Behavioural Approach To Psychology Between The 1920's
Behavioural Approach
Behaviourism, otherwise known as the behaviourist approach, was the key concept in psychology between the 1920’s to 1950. Methodology and behavioural analysis were the underlying assumptions on which it was founded on (McLeod, 2007). Observable behaviour (i.e. external behaviour) is the basis of behaviourism. This behaviour is unlike thinking and emotion which links to internal events. These events (such as thinking) should be explained through behavioural terms or eliminated altogether. Observable behaviour is known to be measured objectively and scientifically. McLeod (2007) stated that all behaviour is learnt from the environment.
Skinner’s Approach
Skinner alleged that receiving rewards or favourable things naturally influences human nature and the way we behave. Sincero (2012) states that “if we want to experience reinforcement, then we should develop personality traits that are positive, such as those attributes included in the ‘agreeableness’ category of the Big Five (e.g. being …show more content…
The opening of the castle doors for Elsa’s coronation is welcomed by Anna. This signals a significant change in the environment (people and activities) and is expressed in the song “For the First Time in Forever" where she expresses her need and excitement for the change in environment, “There’ll be actual real-life people,” Anna sings, “it’ll be totally strange. But wow! Am I so ready for this change!”. Her naivety and behavioural response to meeting Hans (love interest) is grounded on the society and environment in which she has developed. Anna’s isolation has resulted in a protected environment in which she has only experienced ‘good behaviour and personality traits’ (Sincero, 2012). Her environment has encouraged her to development the personality trait ‘agreeableness’ (Sincero, 2012) which makes her an easy target for
Behaviourism, otherwise known as the behaviourist approach, was the key concept in psychology between the 1920’s to 1950. Methodology and behavioural analysis were the underlying assumptions on which it was founded on (McLeod, 2007). Observable behaviour (i.e. external behaviour) is the basis of behaviourism. This behaviour is unlike thinking and emotion which links to internal events. These events (such as thinking) should be explained through behavioural terms or eliminated altogether. Observable behaviour is known to be measured objectively and scientifically. McLeod (2007) stated that all behaviour is learnt from the environment.
Skinner’s Approach
Skinner alleged that receiving rewards or favourable things naturally influences human nature and the way we behave. Sincero (2012) states that “if we want to experience reinforcement, then we should develop personality traits that are positive, such as those attributes included in the ‘agreeableness’ category of the Big Five (e.g. being …show more content…
The opening of the castle doors for Elsa’s coronation is welcomed by Anna. This signals a significant change in the environment (people and activities) and is expressed in the song “For the First Time in Forever" where she expresses her need and excitement for the change in environment, “There’ll be actual real-life people,” Anna sings, “it’ll be totally strange. But wow! Am I so ready for this change!”. Her naivety and behavioural response to meeting Hans (love interest) is grounded on the society and environment in which she has developed. Anna’s isolation has resulted in a protected environment in which she has only experienced ‘good behaviour and personality traits’ (Sincero, 2012). Her environment has encouraged her to development the personality trait ‘agreeableness’ (Sincero, 2012) which makes her an easy target for