Behaviorism is a theory that human and animal behavior can be examined in a scientific manner through conditioning and reinforcement. The document discusses behaviorism, including how theorists like Thorndike and Skinner studied operant conditioning using concepts like stimulus-response and reinforcement. It also provides an example of how behaviorism can be applied to improving one's golf game through repetition with reinforcement.

1. got behaviorism?

2. Agenda
• What is Behaviorism?
• Theorists
• Behaviorism in action
• Conclusion and Reflection

3. What is Behaviorism?

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5. “Any behavior that is followed by rewards is
more likely to be repeated.”
–Martinez regarding EL Thorndike’s Law of Effect (1911)

6. Operant Conditioning
Stimulus Response
Reinforcement

7. BF Skinner

8. Behaviorism in golf
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9. Conclusion & Reflection
• Golf ball served as a reinforcement.
• Repetition is important.
• Frustration made behaviorism difficult.
• Complex thinking can help participant.