Behaviourism

1. Understand the principles of classical conditioning

• 1.1.Analyse Pavlov’s work on classical conditioning
• 1.2.Evaluate the studies used to support his findings

2. Understand the principles of operant conditioning

• 2.1.Analyse Skinner’s work on operant conditioning
• 2.2.Evaluate the studies used to support his findings

3. Understand the principles of social learning

• 3.1.Analyse Bandura’s work on social learning
• 3.2.Evaluate the studies used to support his findings

4. Appreciate the practical applications of these theories to human behaviour

• 4.1.Assess the value of applying classical and operant conditioning and social learning to human behaviour in one of the following areas: ▪ Learning ▪ Therapies