Describe Watson's Methodological Behaviorism

question 123

Essay

Describe Watson's methodological behaviorism. How did Watson's position on the nature-nurture debate change over time?

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Definitions:

Violence-Viewing Effect

This refers to the increased aggression and desensitization to violence observed in individuals after they have been exposed to violent media.

Visible Harm

Physical or emotional damage that is noticeable or able to be seen.

Observational Learning

Observational learning involves acquiring new behaviors, skills, or attitudes by watching and imitating others, emphasizing the importance of models in learning.

Classical Conditioning

A habituation technique wherein a response that is initially evoked by a secondary stimulus is eventually invoked by the primary stimulus alone, thanks to the repeated pairing of the stimuli.