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Behaviorism: An Overview of Behavioral Psychology

May 13, 2018 Kendra Cherry Comments Off on Behaviorism: An Overview of Behavioral Psychology

Behaviorism is a theory of human psychology that suggests that all behaviors are acquired through the process of conditioning. According to this approach to psychology, it is our interactions with our environments that shape what […]

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Behavioral Psychology

Stimulus Generalization: A Definition With Examples

August 31, 2017 Kendra Cherry Comments Off on Stimulus Generalization: A Definition With Examples

Stimulus generalization occurs when an organism responds to a stimulus in the same way that it responds to a similar stimulus. This occurs during the classical conditioning process. For example, imagine that a dog has […]

Behavioral Psychology

Acquisition In Psychology: Definition With Examples

August 14, 2017 Kendra Cherry Comments Off on Acquisition In Psychology: Definition With Examples

Acquisition refers to an early stage of the learning process during which time a response is first established. At this point in learning, the subject will begin displaying the behavior when a stimulus is presented, […]

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Important Dates in the History of Psychology

July 27, 2017 Kendra Cherry Comments Off on Important Dates in the History of Psychology

There are many important events that have had a powerful influence on the history of psychology. The following are just a few important dates in psychology that mark significant events and milestones. On February 24, […]

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