john broadus watson

Thân thiện

A psychology textbook shows a portrait of John Broadus Watson.

Definition

Proper noun: * John Broadus Watson: An American psychologist who is regarded as the founder of the school of psychology known as behaviorism. He emphasized the study of observable behavior over the analysis of internal mental states.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The theories of John Broadus Watson revolutionized psychology in the early 20th century.
  • In his famous experiment, John Broadus Watson demonstrated conditioned emotional responses.

Advanced Usage

• "Watsonian behaviorism": Refers specifically to the classical, stimulus-response form of behaviorism pioneered by John B. Watson, distinct from later developments like operant conditioning.
  • The course covered the principles of Watsonian behaviorism.

Variants and Related Words

• Watson, John B. Watson: Common abbreviated or alternative references to the psychologist.
  • The work of John B. Watson was foundational.

Synonyms

• Founder of behaviorism: A descriptive synonym highlighting his primary contribution to the field.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States psychologist considered the founder of behavioristic psychology (1878-1958)

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