John B. Watson
An American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing observable behavior over internal mental states.
Quotes by John B. Watson
The behaviorist denies that there is any such thing as an inherited capacity for anything.
The behaviorist believes that all human behavior can be explained by the principles of conditioning.
The behaviorist is interested in the environmental factors that shape behavior.
The behaviorist is a determinist.
The behaviorist is interested in the objective study of behavior.
The behaviorist believes that psychology should be a natural science.
The behaviorist is interested in the observable and measurable aspects of behavior.
The behaviorist believes that all behavior is a response to stimuli.
The behaviorist is interested in the practical applications of psychology.
The behaviorist believes that psychology should be useful.
The behaviorist is interested in the control of behavior for the betterment of society.
The behaviorist believes that psychology can help to solve social problems.
The behaviorist is interested in the development of a scientific technology of behavior.
The behaviorist believes that psychology can be used to improve education.
The behaviorist is interested in the application of psychological principles to child rearing.
The behaviorist believes that parents can shape their children's behavior.
The behaviorist is interested in the role of the environment in shaping personality.
The behaviorist believes that personality is learned.
The behaviorist is interested in the modification of undesirable behaviors.
The behaviorist believes that phobias are learned.