Behaviorism theory

Definition

Behaviorism theory is a psychological approach that focuses on studying observable behavior and ignores mental processes or internal states. It suggests that all behavior can be explained by conditioning and reinforcement.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

A type of learning where an organism learns to associate two stimuli and responds to one in the same way as it would respond to the other.

Operant Conditioning:

A type of learning where behaviors are strengthened or weakened by consequences (reinforcement or punishment).

Stimulus-response (S-R) Psychology: The idea that behavior is a direct result of specific stimuli in the environment.