3. All behaviors are acquired through
conditioning
Learning happens through positive and
negative reinforcement
Promotes behavior that is desirable
Discourages behavior that is not desirable
Actions are the only object of study
Independent thinking does not play a part
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4. Developed in the early 20th century
Started through the works of Ivan Pavlov
Rejected emphasis on the conscious and
unconscious mind
Had a huge impact for 50 years
Some basic principles are still used today
Utilized today in education and parenting
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5. B. F. Skinner was one of the first Behaviorists
Developed Operant Conditioning
Experimented with pigeons, observing
stimulus-response patterns
Rewards good behavior Behavior is repeated
Children can learn by parent’s reinforcement
Bond forms between behavior and reward
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6. Developed by Ivan Pavlov
Natural reflex occurs in response to stimulus
Experiments done to study digestion
For Example:
Food = Salivation
Food+Stimulus (a bell) = Salivation
Bell then produces salivation
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7. Teachers can reinforce behavior in classrooms
Teachers create consequences for certain
behaviors
Positive reinforcement increases student’s good
behavior
Negative reinforcement decreases student’s
poor behavior
Punishment is a strong stimulus
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8. Educational software uses operant
conditioning
Both positive and negative reinforcement
Correct answer = positive verbal/visual
feedback
Young children especially enjoy positive
feedback
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9. Behaviorism WILL be used in math classroom
Reinforcement on
tests, quizzes, homework, lessons
Positive reinforcement will encourage repetition
Negative reinforcement will identify
misunderstandings
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10. Lessons: Extra credit for participation
Homework: Extra points on tests if completed
Quizzes: 100% = no homework
Tests: Provide positive and negative
(constructive) feedback
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