Behaviorism

Definition

Behaviorism is a psychological perspective that focuses on observable behavior and external stimuli as the primary factors influencing human actions. It emphasizes that behaviors can be learned through conditioning and shaped by rewards or punishments.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

A learning process in which an organism learns to associate two stimuli together.

Operant Conditioning:

A type of learning in which behaviors are strengthened or weakened based on the consequences they bring.

Reinforcement:

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior occurring again by presenting a stimulus immediately after the behavior.