John B Watson

Definition

John B Watson was an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, focusing on observable behaviors rather than internal thoughts or feelings.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

It’s a type of associative learning process through which two stimuli become associated with each other; famously studied by Ivan Pavlov.

Behaviorism:

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Little Albert Experiment:

An experiment conducted by Watson, where he conditioned a small child to fear a white rat.