Abstract

This article explores the origins and impact of behavioristic psychology, a significant school of thought that emerged in the early 20th century. Behaviorism, founded by John B. Watson, emphasizes the study of observable behavior and rejects the examination of internal mental processes. Key principles of behaviorism include environmental determinism and the development of learning theories like classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Prominent figures such as B.F. Skinner and Ivan Pavlov made significant contributions to the field. Behaviorism's influence extends to areas such as behavior therapy, education, and the study of animal behavior. Understanding behaviorism is essential for comprehending its historical and theoretical significance in psychology.