Behavioral psychology which is also called behaviorism, it is basically a theory of learning which is based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through some conditions. And Conditioning occurs through interaction with environment. According to this psychology of behaviorism, behavior can be studied in a systematic and observable manner with no consideration of internal mental states.
The 2 major types of conditioning:
- Classical conditioning: It is a study or you can say technique which is used in behavioral training in which a naturally occurring stimulus is paired or attached with a response. Afterwards, a previously neutral stimulus is paired with the naturally occurring stimulus. Finally, the previously neutral stimulus comes to call out the response without the presence of the naturally occurring stimulus. Then the two elements are known as the conditioned stimulus and the conditioned response.
- Operant conditioning : (it is also known as instrumental conditioning) is a method through which a person learns something by giving him/her rewards or punishments. By operant conditioning, an association is made between a behavior and a distinction for that behavior.