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That's a good point you bring up about nature vs. nurture, and Gojyo/Goki vs. Sanzo/Hakkai. Undoubtedly this argument has been keeping psychologists busy for decades because there's no way to prove someone formed the personality he or she did, say, based 25% on their genetics and 75% on early life experiences--or vice-versa.
Ack, now that I've gotten this post out, maybe I can finally catch up on the flist's wheelings and dealings, lol. And we haven't had the chance to talk in a while. TnT I hope school and, ah, the rm situation aren't treating you too horribly. ♥♥
Well, that is the truth. One of the things my professor stresses is that modern behaviorists do factor in the idea that genetics and such factors to account for some personality things. That's why Cognitive-Behaviorism is such fun!
It was just behaviorists like Watson and Skinner were all about the social learning and being a product of your environment. Also, Skinner was all about the conditioning. ^__~
I have a feeling the two of us could discuss this at great lengths for hours on end. *laughs*
Of course. ♥ And we have plenty of time to catch up. School has been really busy, and things have been...okay. >_> I don't know. It's a big huge mess and I'm tempted to pack up and head out there. :P Anyway. Let me know when you have some free time and we can chat! ♥
dude, our dad is a fan of Skinner. He had this theory that if you fed a baby crickets from day one, that he'd like them and catch and eat them. =___=;;;;; He says things periodically like, 'wouldn't it be funny?' And then he elucidates with baby-grabbing-a-cricket-and-popping-it-into-his-mouth charades. XDDDD watch out, lazy Gojyo.
*dies laughing* Well, I suppose. I don't think I've ever heard of that part of Skinner's theory. I'll have to look into it. I knoe he was big in rewards/punishments, which I'm sure you know. :P
Heh. I'll have to ask my professor about that one.
We watched a video today about Watson and Little Albert, which demonstrated the basics of classical conditioning. (This is also the behaviorist explanation of how phobias come about) He made Albert (an 11 month old) afraid of rabbits by coupling the rabbit with a sound of a loud gong. Eventually, he made Albert afraid of rabbits and anything that remotely resembled a rabbit like puppies, fur, etc.
Are you sure your dad isn't thinking of Watson? That sounds like classical conditioning rather than operant, which is what Skinner was all about. :P
I've totally outed myself as a dork, didn't I? =_=;;;
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That's a good point you bring up about nature vs. nurture, and Gojyo/Goki vs. Sanzo/Hakkai. Undoubtedly this argument has been keeping psychologists busy for decades because there's no way to prove someone formed the personality he or she did, say, based 25% on their genetics and 75% on early life experiences--or vice-versa.
Ack, now that I've gotten this post out, maybe I can finally catch up on the flist's wheelings and dealings, lol. And we haven't had the chance to talk in a while. TnT I hope school and, ah, the rm situation aren't treating you too horribly. ♥♥
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Well, that is the truth. One of the things my professor stresses is that modern behaviorists do factor in the idea that genetics and such factors to account for some personality things. That's why Cognitive-Behaviorism is such fun!
It was just behaviorists like Watson and Skinner were all about the social learning and being a product of your environment. Also, Skinner was all about the conditioning. ^__~
I have a feeling the two of us could discuss this at great lengths for hours on end. *laughs*
Of course. ♥ And we have plenty of time to catch up. School has been really busy, and things have been...okay. >_> I don't know. It's a big huge mess and I'm tempted to pack up and head out there. :P Anyway. Let me know when you have some free time and we can chat! ♥
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Heh. I'll have to ask my professor about that one.
We watched a video today about Watson and Little Albert, which demonstrated the basics of classical conditioning. (This is also the behaviorist explanation of how phobias come about) He made Albert (an 11 month old) afraid of rabbits by coupling the rabbit with a sound of a loud gong. Eventually, he made Albert afraid of rabbits and anything that remotely resembled a rabbit like puppies, fur, etc.
Are you sure your dad isn't thinking of Watson? That sounds like classical conditioning rather than operant, which is what Skinner was all about. :P
I've totally outed myself as a dork, didn't I? =_=;;;
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My bad. Please disregard the stupidity. :P
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