Behaviorism_and_Social_Cognitive_Theory.docx Psy7411 Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theory Capella University Psychology 7411 Behaviorism, also referred to as œbehavioral psychology, is known for as the theory th
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Behaviorism_and_Social_Cognitive_Theory.docx Psy7411 Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theory Capella University Psychology 7411 Behaviorism, also referred to as œbehavioral psychology, is known for as the theory that human/animal behavior can be explained within terms of conditioning, without regard to thoughts/feelings. This theory focuses on orderly and observable behaviors that can be measured, scientifically. The social cognitive theory is referred to as the belief that subjects learn by observation while attending to the consequences of their own actions, becoming products within the environment, (Schunk, 2016). Within this text, a summarization of both behaviorism and the social cognitive theory are examined in relation to the chosen case study, Gisela. These theories are applied to the case, as well as expected outcomes. Basic Tenets of Behaviorism Behaviorism is known as the theory that human/animal behavior can be explained within the terms of conditioning, without consideration to thoughts/feelings. Behaviorists assume that responses to the environmental stimuli can shape actions. This theory contains classical, operant conditioning, and contiguous, as well connectionism. An example of classical conditioning is Pavlov™s classical conditioning theory. This theory predicted that when a naturally occurring stimulus is paired with a response (natural stimulus), it will receive the same response. This theory predicted that the dogs would salivate in response to the food placed in front of them, however . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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