The document summarizes the behaviorist theory of learning. According to behaviorism, learning is the acquisition of new behaviors based on environmental conditions. Behaviorists believe that behaviors can be linked to stimuli through reinforcement, following the stimulus-response-reward model. Key aspects of behaviorism discussed include Pavlov's dog experiment and Skinner's box, which demonstrated conditioning through rewards and punishments. While behaviorism allows for easy control and motivation by teachers, it is criticized for ignoring cognitive processes and potentially becoming boring through repetition.

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Prepared by: Chudasama Pratipalsinh V
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Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji
Bhavnagar University
Bhavnagar
(Gujarat – India)

2. What is the Behaviourist Theory?
• Learning is nothing more than the acquisition of new
behaviour based on environmental conditions.
• Linking a new behaviour to a stimulus by providing
reinforcement after the correct behaviour is produced.

3. • stimulus-responds-reward (S-R-R) .
Conti….
•Environment play vital role in exercise of the learner.

4. • Pavlov’s Dog • Skinner’s Box

5. Advantages of Behaviourism
• Easily controlled by teacher
• Some learners benefit from repetition
• Rewards and punishments are clear
• Ease of motivation

6. Disadvantages of Behaviourism
• Ignores thought processes and emotions
• Repetition may become boring
• Totally teacher orientate
• Little or no input from learners.

7. Works Cited
•YouTube. Ivan Pavlov. 10 Sep 2010. 10 Oct 2013
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?=FMJJpbRx 08>.
•—. skinner's operant conditioning. 14 Oct 2010. 10 Oct 2013
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpSxJwOBFZs>.

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