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THEORY
JOHN WATSON
INTRODUCTION
Strengths and
weaknesses
What is How it works
behaviorism? in language
classroom?
Easier to conduct
and collect data
and research.
Does not account
for other ways of
learning.
Behaviorism only
Behaviors can provides a partial
still change even account of human
or after Weaknesses behaviour (emotions,
reinforcement is expectations, higher-
given. level motivation).
Student
Use a
upset by
nonjudgmental Strategies for mistake
voice. encouragement
- get eye level
- be soft and and encourage.
understanding
Reassure
- “it’s ok, you’re doing
well.”
Own opinion
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https://principlesoflearning.wordpress.com/dissertation/chapter-3-
literature-review-2/the-behavioral-perspective/behaviorism-john-b-
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Anonymous. (n.d.). Retrieved from:
https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html