Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Mind and Machines
Focusing a study on the philosophy of mind, examine this thorough collection of resources to enhance discussions.
York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It
Classical article by John B. Watson (one of the founders of Behaviorism) defining his views on Behaviorism.
York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: Supersition in the Pigeon: B. F. Skinner
Classic study by B. F. Skinner concerning learned behavior in a pigeon.
York University
Classics History of Psychology: Behavioristic Interpretation of Consciousness
Classic Psychology paper on the "Behavioristic Interpretation of Consciousness" by K.S. Lashley originally published in 1923.
York University
Classics History of Psychology: Commentary Psychology as Behaviorist Views It
Modern comments on the classic paper delivered by John B. Watson in 1913. The paper, "Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It" is considered by the psychological profession as the "behaviorist manifesto" and lays much of the foundation...
Other
Teaching and Learning Resources: Learning Theories
Presents a table comparing three major learning theories - behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Lists major theorists for each, the role of the teacher, key ideas, how learning happens, the place of educational technology,...
Other
Theories of Learning in Educational Psychology: Learning Theories Site Map
Extensive information about four perspectives of learning theories, and the models that have been developed under each. These include the behaviorist perspective, the cognitive perspective, the humanistic perspective, and the social...
Other
Great Ideas in Personality: Behaviorism
Chart detailing Behaviorism as a school of thought in Psychology. Organized into three sections: Behaviorist Arguments, Criticisms of Behaviorist Arguments, and Behaviorist Responses to Criticisms.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Annual Box Rat Training Competition
This Access Excellence class project describes what students need to raise and train rats using the methods pioneered by the psychologist B.F. Skinner.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Behaviorism
Discusses Behaviorism as a philosophy and a field of psychology. Includes information on what behaviorism is, and the types of behaviorism. Also includes links to additional information.
Other
Ahp: Humanistic Psychology Overview
A historical and factual overview of Humanistic Psychology as a Contemporary School of Psychology.
Other
Athabasca University: Behaviorism Tutorial
A three-part tutorial on behaviorism can be accessed here. The first part is an extensive narrative part which provides a discussion on methodological behaviorism, mentalism, and radical behaviorism. The second part of the tutorial...
York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: Conflicting Psychologies of Learning
A 1935 paper by psychologist Clark Hull. He discusses the disagreements between different types of psychologists and gives details of how to make psychological research more scientific.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Behaviorism
Wikipedia provides a comprehensive article about behaviorism. The article discusses what behaviorism is, its origins, methodological behaviorism vs. radical behaviorism, and the role of behaviorism in philosophy. Also included are links...
Crescent Public Schools
Crescent Public Schools: Educational Theories
Presents some of the major theories of learning, their principles, and how they impact learning. Covers constructivism, behaviorism, Jean Piaget's developmental model, brain-based learning theory, control theory of motivation,...
Other
Systematic Desensitization
This personal site by Dr. Ray Richmond thoroughly describes the systematic desensitization process for dealing with anxiety and phobias.
Other
Great Ideas in Personality Behaviorism
Comparative analysis of Behaviorism and more clinical psychological theories of behavior. Behavioristic arguments, criticisms of Behavioristic arguments, and Behavioristic responses are presented. References, suggested readings and...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: B. F. Skinner
Learn about the life and work of one of the most influential psychologists of all time, B.F. Skinner. He is known for inventing the operant conditioning chamber, and for his own experimental analysis of behavior.
United Nations
Unesco: Education: Most Influential Theories of Learning
Concise descriptions of the major theories of learning.
Other
Learning theories.com: Summaries of Learning Theories and Models
Lists many models and theories of learning. Each one links to the summary of an article. A paid subscription is necessary to access the full article. But if a definition or brief explanation of a term is needed, the summary should...
Other
Christopher's Soapbox: Behaviorism
Controversial paper arguing the premise that behaviorism, while well intentioned, has evolved as an insidious, dangerous view of human nature that contradicts our basic conceptions of individuality, morality, and free will.
Other
Learning Theory: Reinforcement
This site has a nice discussion on the nature and use of reinforcement in learning theory. Describes the four major types of reinforcement and also the use of reinforcement schedules.