SOCIAL BEHAVIORISM, MOTIVATION, AND THE CONDITIONING THERAPIES

Abstract

A learning theory of human motivation is considered to involve the manner in which stimuli of various kinds come to elicit emotional (attitudinal) responses in the individual through the principles of classical conditioning. This concerns the A function of the stimuli in the individual's motivational system. The second function of the stimuli in the motivational system, given to the stimuli as a result of the attitudinal function, is that the stimuli will serve as reinforcing stimuli for the individual. The implications of this learning theory are elaborated in the context of presenting a theory of human motivation. The theory of human motivation is then employed to better understand a number of areas of importance to personality study, including an understanding of abnormal behavior in terms of the motivational system, and the present and potential roles of behavior therapy and behavior modification in dealing with personality problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0701412

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  • Arthur W. Staats

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  • University of HawaiĘ»i System

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  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Crime
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  • Economics
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  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Instructors
  • Medical Personnel
  • Psychological Theory
  • Psychology
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  • Social Psychology
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  • Biology
  • Psychology

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