This document provides an overview of behaviorism and how it can be applied in a classroom setting. It defines behaviorism as the theory that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning and interaction with the environment. The key figures who developed behaviorism are discussed, including B.F. Skinner, John B. Watson, and Ivan Pavlov. The document then provides suggestions for how teachers can use behaviorism in the classroom by implementing reward and punishment systems to condition students into positive habits and encourage healthy behaviors that create a productive learning environment.

1. Micah Smith

2.  What is Behaviorism?
 Key Figures in Behaviorism
 How Can Behaviorism Be Used in a
Classroom?
 How Will I Use Behaviorism in My Classroom?
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3.  Based on the theory
that all behaviors are
acquired through
conditioning.
 Conditioning occurs
through interaction
with the environment
 Easy to collect data
and information when
conducting research

4.  Two main types
of conditioning:
Classical and
Operant.
 Classical- A
stimulus is
paired with a
response.
 Operant-
Learning is
achieved
through
rewards and
punishments.
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5.  B.F. Skinner- Invented
the “Skinner Box.”
 John B. Watson-
Performed the “Little
Albert” experiment.
 Ivan Pavlov- Best known
for his work in classical
conditioning

6.  Did extensive research on
physiology and digestion.
 Won 1904 Nobel Prize in
Physiology.
 Developed the term
conditional reflex through a
series of experiments
including dogs and
stimulus's.
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7.  Implement the
reward and
punishment system.
 Reward the
achieving students.
 Punish the slacking
students.

8.  Condition the
poor students into
positive habits.
 Encourage healthy
habits in
education.
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9.  Give candy to the
students who turn in
work on time.
 Allow students who
listen to run errands,
go to library to study,
etc.

10.  Ensure that good
habits continue
throughout
education.
 Create a healthy
and productive
educational
environment.
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11. What is Behaviorism
 Psychology.about.com/behaviorism
Key Figures
 Psychology.about.com/pd/profilesofmajorthink
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