Watson's Behavioral Principles

Watson's Behavioral Principles emphasize that human behavior is learned through interactions with the environment. He believed that behaviors are shaped by their consequences—rewards increase the likelihood of a behavior happening again, while punishments decrease it. Watson focused on observable actions rather than internal thoughts or feelings, suggesting that with the right stimuli and reinforcement, behavior can be predicted and influenced. This approach underscores the idea that environment and experience play a central role in developing our actions, highlighting the importance of learning and external factors in shaping human behavior.