ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BEHAVIOURISM

CRITICISM  OF BEHAVIOURISM

1. BEHAVIOURISM  IS  A ONE  DIMENSIONAL APPROACH:
Many critics argue that behaviorism is a one-dimensional approach to understanding human behavior and that behavioral theories do not account for free will and internal influences such as moods, thoughts, and feelings.
2.BEHAVIOURISM  FAILS  TO  ACCOUNT  FOR  OTHER  TYPES  OF  LEARNING :
Behaviorism does not account for other types of learning, especially learning that occurs without the use of reinforcement and punishment.
3.People and animals are able to adapt their behavior when new information is introduced, even if a previous behavior pattern has been established through reinforcement.

STRENGTHS  OF  BEHAVIOURISM

1.BASED  ON  OBSERVABLE  CHARACTERISTICS :
Behaviorism is based upon observable behaviors, so it is easier to quantify and collect data and information when conducting research.
2.Effective therapeutic techniques such as intensive behavioral intervention, behavior analysis, token economies, and discrete trial training are all rooted in behaviorism. These approaches are often very useful in changing maladaptive or harmful behaviors in both children and adults.