Theorists
John B. Watson – 1878 1958
A comprehensive academic analysis of John B. Watson (1878–1958), the founder of classical behaviorism, his...
# Behaviorism
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Dictionary
Anthroponomy: The Objective Science of Human Laws
Anthroponomy is the natural, objective science dedicated to uncovering the universal laws governing human behavior,...
October 23, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Animal Learning: How Non-Human Minds Adapt
Animal learning is the process whereby non-human organisms modify behavior through experience. Explore its theories,...
October 20, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Theorists
Edwin R. Guthrie – 1886 1959
A comprehensive academic analysis of Edwin R. Guthrie's life, contiguity theory of learning, one-trial acquisition,...
October 9, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Alley Maze: Navigating Behavioral Science
Explore the alley maze: its history, conceptual foundations, experimental designs, and impact on cognitive mapping...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
Adaptive Act: Functionalism in Action
The adaptive act is a foundational construct in functional psychology detailing how an organism resolves...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
Acquired Response: Mechanics of Learned Behavior
An acquired response is a learned physiological, motor, or cognitive behavior developed through environmental interaction,...
October 5, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Accidental Reinforcement: The Illusion of Cause
Discover the psychological mechanics of accidental reinforcement: how temporal contiguity creates superstitious behaviors, cognitive illusions,...
October 5, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
Applied Behavior Analysis: Science of Behavior Change
An academic analysis of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), examining its historical roots, operant principles, clinical...
October 5, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Intrinsic Motivation in Monkeys Experiment (Mechanical Puzzles) – Harry Harlow
An exhaustive academic analysis of Harry Harlow's pioneering mechanical puzzle experiments on rhesus monkeys and...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Drive Reduction Theory Experiments (Maze Running) – Clark Hull
A comprehensive academic analysis of Clark Hull's drive reduction theory, detailing maze running experiments, mathematical...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Learned Helplessness Experiment (Dogs and Shock) – Martin Seligman and Steven Maier
A definitive academic analysis of Seligman and Maier's 1967 learned helplessness experiments, detailing methodology, findings,...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti