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Discussion Board

Textbook Reading

An Introduction to the History of Psychology (Henley, T., Hergenhahn, B. R.)

Chapter 12: Behaviorism

Chapter 13: Neobehaviorism

Presentations:

Articles & Web Pages:

Article: Russian Objective Psychology

Article: Philosophy of Science with Special Consideration given to Behaviorism

Behaviorism: The Big Three

https://youtu.be/OVo-hF39Jkw

Discussion Board: Behaviorism and Neobehaviorism

200-300 words in length and demonstrate course-related knowledge.

This week you are learning about Behaviorism and Neobehaviorism.

Be sure to address all aspects of the question thoroughly and referencing appropriate learning resources to support your response.

Your references must come from the assigned text and the videos.

1) What is the significance of Russian Objective Psychology to Behaviorism?

2) According to Watson, what was the goal of psychology? How did this differ from psychology’s traditional goal?

3) Summarize Skinner’s argument against the use of theory in psychology.

4) In what ways do the tenets of behaviorism remain influential in contemporary psychology?