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Learning Approach to Personality

Learning Approach to Personality. Behaviorism. John B. Watson – external factors shape our behaviors and personality. B.F. Skinner – Our personality is molded by reinforcements given to us. The environment shapes who we are.

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Learning Approach to Personality

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  1. Learning Approach to Personality

  2. Behaviorism • John B. Watson – external factors shape our behaviors and personality. • B.F. Skinner – Our personality is molded by reinforcements given to us. • The environment shapes who we are. • Socialization – Process where people learn desirable behaviors of their culture and adopt them as a part of their personalities. • Skinner said we aren’t really free – society shapes us early on to want what is good for society through rewards and punishments.

  3. Social-Learning Theory • Albert Bandura – We learn our personality by observing and imitating others. • People act to influence their environment (opposite of behaviorism). • Internal Factors influence how we act in certain situations: • Skills – physical and social abilities • Values – How value the outcome of our behaviors will influence how we act (if you value good grades you do your homework) • Goals – Our behavior is determined by how to attain a goal. • Expectations – our predictions of what will happen in certain situations influences behavior • Self-Efficacy Expectations – Belief in yourself (self confidence) influences how we act.

  4. Evaluating Learning Approach • Makes personality more scientific by focusing on observable behaviors in people. • Critics argue Behaviorism does not give enough credit to our mental processes or feelings.

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