A Comparison of Skinner's Concept of Behaviourism and Bruner's Concept of Cognitivism: Exploration of Application on Intervention to Address Autism

Sichun Zhang

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 5卷8期 (2022/08) Pp. 308-320

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202208_5(8).0043

摘要

This essay mainly contrasts and combines Skinner's theory of behaviorism and Bruner's theory of cognitivism, and then integrates them into the intervention of autistic children. First of all, this article contrasts Bruner and Skinner theory from 4 aspects, such as the key concepts, learning view, teaching view and the measurement. Skinner believed that the four points are from external strengthening and stimulation, but Bruner believed that learning motivation and conditions are from the internal awareness and awareness, and knowledge and requirements are objective principles. Moreover, this article analyses the relationship and finally found they are complementary. In addition, this article focuses on the intervention of autistic children. To begin with, I describe the characteristics of autism in cognitive level and behavioral level. Then, this essay focus on the intervention of autistic children. Skinner's verbal behavior and ABA make a great contribution to autism.

關鍵字

Behaviorism ； Cognitivism ； Intervention ； Autism

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