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with mental states. Psychological behaviorism states that behaviors can be explained only by looking at the external stimuli and reactions to it. Analytical behaviorism, also referred to as logical behaviorism
has to do with meaning and semantics and that individuals have tendencies towards certain behaviors (Graham, 2010). Pavlov, Watson and Skinner adhere to the psychological behaviorism perspective, however, all three
perspectives may be found in their work. This essay will explain the theories and perspectives of Watson, Skinner and Tolman. It will also comment on how they were similar and
how they were different. John B. Watson Watson is called the modern "Father of Behaviorism." He coined the term behaviorism. Watson wanted to show that psychology was a true science.
To do so, he conducted experiments and provided empirical evidence that was scientific in nature (Graham, 2010). He published his famous article entitled "Psychology as the behaviorist views it" in
1913 in which he argued that psychologists should study actions and not feelings (Green, 2010). Watson did acknowledge there were three emotions that were innate in all humans: love, fear
and anger. Of all Watsons research, the most famous is his study of Albert who was the 11-month-old son of one of the laboratory workers. Albert was a healthy
infant and child. Watson gave Albert one of the lab rats which elicited a play response from Albert. While playing with the rat, Watson struck a metal bar with a
hammer behind Albert. The sudden loud noise frightened Albert and caused him to cry. Watson repeated the action seven times. Subsequently, when presented with the lab rat without the noise,
Albert began crying (Green, 2010). Alberts fear response was generalized to other objects that were also soft and fuzzy, such as dogs and fur coats. Watson was able to extinguish
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