PSY 420 Discussion Week 1 Discussion

Behaviorism started out through the belief that psychologists should only study observable and measureable behavior. Through behaviorism, we gain valuable information about individuals and understand which behavior(s) to modify.

Discuss your answers to these questions with your classmates:

What is the relationship between behaviorism and learning?

What is an example of an observable and measurable behavior related to the use of technology? Choose an example you would like to study.

What research methods would you use to study this behavior? Why?