The Behaviourist Approach (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What term describes the behaviourist belief that we are born as a blank slate?
What term describes the behaviourist belief that we are born as a blank slate?
Tabula rasa
According to the behaviourist approach, how is all behaviour acquired?
According to the behaviourist approach, how is all behaviour acquired?
Learnt through experience
Where do behaviourists believe we learn our behaviour from?
Where do behaviourists believe we learn our behaviour from?
Our environment
What type of behaviour do behaviourists focus on studying?
What type of behaviour do behaviourists focus on studying?
Observable behaviour
How do behaviourists argue psychology should be conducted?
How do behaviourists argue psychology should be conducted?
Scientific and objective
What do behaviourists believe about innate behaviour at birth?
What do behaviourists believe about innate behaviour at birth?
We have none - born as blank slate
What aspect of psychology do behaviourists prioritise studying?
What aspect of psychology do behaviourists prioritise studying?
Observable behaviour only