Part 2 Portfolio presentationBehavioral TheoriesExplanationPavlov The theory involves classical conditioningwhich involves learning to associate anunconditional stimulus that already bringsabout a specific response with a newstimulus. This is developed so that newstimulus can bring the same response. Thetheory is based on an example (dog). It saysthat dog does not need to learn. The theoryshows direct relationship betweenunconditional stimulus and unconditionedresponse which exists in behavior. Thorndike The theory involves operant conditioningwithin behaviorism. It has been conductedon cats which and along with that, anexperiment is also conducted. It depicts thelaw of effect which stated that any behaviorwhich is followed by pleasantconsequences is likely to happen onrepeated basis. However, on the other handthe behavior that is followed by unpleasantconsequences is likely to be stopped. SkinnerThe theory contends that classicalconditioning is far too simplistic to be acomplete examination of complex humanbehavior. Hence, the best way tocomprehend behavior is to look at thecauses of an action and its consequences. Watson The theory has been developed by applyingit to child development. The theory depicts
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