FI.I.B.K2aFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

a. Behaviorism

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Learning theory as it applies to ground and flight instruction, including: a. Behaviorism

Bottom line

Behaviorism explains animal and human behavior entirely in terms of observable and measurable responses to stimuli. The popularity of behaviorism has waned due to research that indicates learning is a much more complex process than a response to stimuli.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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