Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning41m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology33m
- Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory
  33m
11. Personality48m
- The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
  48m
12. Social Psychology41m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders44m
15. Treatment47m
- Biological Therapies
  47m

1. Introduction to Psychology

Behaviorism

Psychology

1. Introduction to Psychology

Behaviorism

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Multiple Choice

____________ is credited with establishing behaviorism as a formal field in psychology.

Ivan Pavlov.

John B. Watson.

B.F. Skinner.

William James.

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Begin by understanding the context of the question, which is about the establishment of behaviorism in psychology.

Identify the key figures associated with behaviorism. The main figures to consider are John B. Watson, Ivan Pavlov, and B.F. Skinner.

Recognize that Ivan Pavlov is known for his work on classical conditioning, which influenced behaviorism but did not establish it as a formal field.

Understand that B.F. Skinner is known for his work on operant conditioning, which expanded on behaviorism but came after its establishment.

Acknowledge that John B. Watson is credited with formally establishing behaviorism as a field in psychology through his 1913 lecture and subsequent publications, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.

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