The Behaviorist Approach

The Behaviorist Approach views behavior as a response to external stimuli, meaning our actions are learned through interactions with our environment. It emphasizes that behavior is shaped by rewards and punishments: positive outcomes encourage repetition, while negative ones discourage it. This approach suggests that complex behaviors can be understood and modified by analyzing observable actions and the environmental factors influencing them, without considering internal thoughts or feelings. It’s often used in techniques like behavior therapy to help change unwanted behaviors by changing the environment or providing reinforcement.