Behaviorists explain how we learn and change our actions by focusing on two main ideas: conditioning and reinforcement. Let’s break it down simply:
Classical Conditioning: This is when we learn to connect one thing (like a sound) with another important thing (like food). For example, think of Pavlov's dogs. They learned to drool when they heard a bell because they knew food would follow.
Operant Conditioning: This is about how the results of our actions can change our behavior. If we get something good (like a compliment or a treat) after doing something, we’re more likely to do it again. But if we get in trouble for something, we’re less likely to do it.
Reinforcements and Punishments:
Based on these ideas, behaviorists believe we can change our actions by controlling what happens around us and the things that happen because of our actions. This helps shape how we learn as time goes on.
Behaviorists explain how we learn and change our actions by focusing on two main ideas: conditioning and reinforcement. Let’s break it down simply:
Classical Conditioning: This is when we learn to connect one thing (like a sound) with another important thing (like food). For example, think of Pavlov's dogs. They learned to drool when they heard a bell because they knew food would follow.
Operant Conditioning: This is about how the results of our actions can change our behavior. If we get something good (like a compliment or a treat) after doing something, we’re more likely to do it again. But if we get in trouble for something, we’re less likely to do it.
Reinforcements and Punishments:
Based on these ideas, behaviorists believe we can change our actions by controlling what happens around us and the things that happen because of our actions. This helps shape how we learn as time goes on.