Which behaviourist below is correctly matched with a description or contribution?
A) Bandura - demonstrated the conditioning of fear in children.
B) Pavlov - demonstrated learning through social observation.
C) Watson - credited with the discovery of conditioning.
D) Skinner - was the leading behaviourist after World War II.

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Skinner was the leading behaviourist after World War II and is known for his work on operant conditioning and the concept of reinforcement.

Answer: A
 Bandura is known for his work on observational learning and social cognitive theory. He demonstrated the conditioning of fear in children through his famous Bobo doll experiment.

Answer: C
 Watson is often credited with the discovery of classical conditioning, as he was one of the first to study and describe this phenomenon.

Answer: B
 This statement is incorrect. Pavlov is known for his work on classical conditioning, specifically in his experiments with dogs and the conditioning of saliva production. He did not demonstrate learning through social observation, as this is the focus of Bandura's work.

Which Behaviourist Below Is Correctly Matched with a Description or Contribution