Foundational Figures and Concepts in Behavior Modification Quiz

Watson pioneered behaviorism, focusing on observable behavior.

Operant conditioning involves reinforcement or punishment to modify behavior.

Skinner developed operant conditioning theory, emphasizing consequences on behavior.

Positive reinforcement involves adding a favorable stimulus to strengthen behavior.

Pavlov introduced classical conditioning, associating stimuli with reflexive responses.

Shaping involves rewarding successive approximations of a desired behavior.

Bandura proposed social learning theory, emphasizing learning through observation and imitation.

Bandura conducted the Bobo doll experiment, demonstrating social learning through observation.

Positive punishment adds an unpleasant stimulus to decrease behavior.

Negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus to increase behavior.

ABC stands for Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence, the three components influencing behavior.

Bandura introduced self-efficacy, one's belief in their ability to achieve goals.

Punishment can induce fear and aggression, potentially causing psychological harm.

Negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease behavior.