Essays on Behaviorism

When we consider habits, we usually think of an activity that is repeated by us and the psychology of habit would tell us why we repeat our activities and develop habits as we grow up. Habits are thus repeated patterns of behavior and activities that…

Learning occurs through a process that results in a long-term change in knowledge or behaviour, resulting from experience and interaction with the immediate environment. This has been concluded through research and experimentation by various theorists trying to understand what it is that leads to this…

In the psychoanalytic perspective, Sigmund Freud believed that the role of unconscious mind, importance of early experiences and the structure of mind contributes the explanation to one’s behaviour. In this case, the three areas will be used to rationale Marilyn’s phobia of darkness. Role of…

Behavioral ecology is essential for observing the evolution of primate behavior: it reinforces that each behavior is a flexible strategy towards maximizing their survival and reproduction in their environment. Studying these strategies gives us the privilege of understanding why non-human primates behave the way they…