Observable Responses

Definition

Observable responses refer to behaviors that can be directly observed or measured by others. These behaviors are external actions or reactions that can be objectively seen.

Related terms

Operant Conditioning:

This term refers to learning that occurs through rewards (reinforcement) or punishments for specific behaviors.

Classical Conditioning:

This term describes the process of learning associations between two stimuli to produce a learned response.

Behavioral Psychology:

This branch of psychology focuses on studying observable behaviors and how they are influenced by the environment.