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BEHAVIORISMTheory

BEHAVIORISM • Behaviorism is a learning theory that only focuses on objectively

observable behaviors and discounts any independent activities of the mind. Behavior theorists define learning as nothing more than the acquisition of new behavior based on environmental conditions.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

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DOING IS LEARNING Where there is an action there is a reaction.

BEHAVIORIST TECHNOLOGIES

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CRITICISMS • Oversimplifies learning • Learning is objectives do not look at the behaviors of students • Learning does not require rewards or punishment • The mind is not a black box• People adapt