Question

What do you mean by Behaviourism and briefly explain it.

Answer 1

Proposed by John B.Wastson who viewed psychology as the science of behaviour and behaviour could be described objectively in terms of stimuli and responses (S-R).

• This approach proposed that mentalist concepts such as consciousness, image or mind cannot be measured or studied objectively and scientifically.

• Watson emphasised on observable and verifiable response to stimuli.

• He was influenced by Pavlav's classical conditioning and was interested in the study of learning.

Proposed by John B. Wastson who viewed psychology as the science of behaviour and behaviour could be described objectively in terms of stimuli and responses(S- R).