Behaviorism Is a Form of Learning from Experiences

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Behaviorism is a form of learning from experiences and environment. Classical conditioning occurs when we produce a specific response to a certain stimulus, that behavior is basically focused on observation or stimulation which is defined as an acquisition of a new behavior. Cognitive Revolution is a modern theory based on cooperative action of ethology, brain science, and behavior analysis. Human behavior explained B. F. Skinner in the article "The Origins of Cognitive Thought," shows that behaviors are a part of the function of the human brain and by learning what happens inside the human body is as important as what behavior they gain or at upon learning from the event or stimuli. According to Skinner (1989) “The analysis of behavior need not wait until brain scientists have done their part. The behavioral facts will not be changed, and they suffice for both a science and a technology. Brain scientists may discover other kinds of variables affecting behavior, but they will turn to a behavioral analysis for the clearest account of the effects of these variables”. In my learning experiences behaviorism is the process of learning I have used to teach my daughters by creating a positive environment at home developing a relationship with them of love and support. Behaviors are stimulated and habits are created, habits are behaviors through repetition, can be performed with minimal conscious awareness, and are capable of being elicited by various discriminative stimuli, such as environment cues, moods, feelings or other behaviors (Terry, 2009). I believe that both Behaviorism and Cognitive Revolution theories apply to psychology and the developing of human behaviors and intelligence. References: Skinner, B. F. (1989). The origins of cognitive thought. American Psychologist, 44(1), 13-18. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.44.1.13 Terry, W. S. (2009). Learning

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