Behavioral Psychology (B.F. Skinner):

• Psychology is based on observable behavior

• Behavior is determined by consequences

• Knowledge is manifested in behavior (correct answers)

• Objectivism:

• Content presentation

• Question is put to student

  • Student is told if answer is right
    • Positive reinforcement for right answers
  • Cycle is repeated for wrong answers

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