Psychology Journal

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Introduce what you will be discussing in this template. Include a thesis statement that focuses your knowledge about behaviorism into one or two sentences. In addition, make an encompassing statement about your position in relation to the topic of behaviorism and its sub-branches.

Discuss your results of the pre-test in Chapter 1: The Foundations of Behaviorism.

Discuss the ambiguity (more than one interpretation) suggested by the multiple sub-theories and frameworks of behaviorism.

Hint: Do the numerous sub-theories indicate differing suggestions although one overarching definition of behaviorism is often presented?

Explain how association doctrine and later, connectionism, evolved the foundations of behaviorism.

Hint: Remember - connectionism is an extension of the association doctrine. Be sure to review this in your text.

Compare and contrast the stimulus-response (S-R) model and the law of effect and how the inclusion of a confirming reaction changed the model.

Outline the historical evolution of behaviorism suggested by its sub-theories (e.g. molar, radical, and psychological behaviorism).

Hint: How did each branch change/evolve?

Summarize any takeaways that you have developed about behaviorism, including its sub-theories, based on the content this week.

Create a conclusion paragraph discussing the topics you addressed above.