Behavioral Psychology 2

Name: Behavioral Psychology 2
ISBN: 9787514218480

约翰·华生 / 刘霞Cultural Development Press Co. Ltd. · ChinaOct 2017

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Word count: 101K words
Chapters: 54
ISBN: 9787514218480

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Summary

Behavioral psychology adopts the introspective research method, and its subject matter consists largely of visible, tangible features, which makes it memorable. Today psychology exerts a huge influence on us: every aspect of life, and the work of every trade, is closely bound up with psychology, and a person skilled at behavioral psychology can seize the moment faster than others. The greatest strength of Behavioral Psychology 2 is that it is comprehensive and easy to understand, covering everything from the origins of behavioral psychology to its modern development, and every mode of behavioral expression.

Editor's review

Behavioral Psychology 2 is one of the major works of John Watson, founder of behaviorist psychology, and it extends and deepens the core arguments set out in his Behavioral Psychology. The book systematically expounds the basic principles of behaviorism, stressing that psychology should study observable and measurable behavior rather than elusive consciousness or introspection. Through numerous experimental cases, Watson demonstrates the connection between environmental stimuli and behavioral responses, and sets out his famous stimulus-response theory. For modern readers, the value of this book lies not only in its historical standing but in the classic, clear framework it offers for understanding how human behavior is shaped and changed. Although behaviorism was later challenged by schools such as cognitive psychology, its emphasis on objective, empirical scientific method and its profound influence on applied fields such as education and psychotherapy remain important points of reference today. Reading this book helps us move beyond subjective speculation about psychological phenomena and examine the laws behind behavior from a more rigorous perspective.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in the history of psychology, especially the development of the behaviorist school
Readers who wish to understand the basic mechanisms by which human behavior is formed and the principles of behavior modification
Professionals in education, management or counseling who need to apply behavioral analysis methods
Readers who enjoy rigorous scientific argument based on experiment and observation

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking spiritual growth, inner exploration or psychoanalytic content
Readers expecting a wealth of the latest contemporary psychology cases or neuroscience findings

Reading tips

It is advisable to gain some initial understanding of the basic background of behaviorist psychology in order to grasp the book's overall thread more easily
While reading, relate the work to Watson's historical context to understand the historical contributions and limitations of his theory
The book contains many experimental descriptions; focus on how these experimental designs support its core arguments

About the publisher

Cultural Development Press Co. Ltd. China · Founded in 1981

Cultural Development Press focuses on cultural and educational publishing, maintaining a sustained presence in popular science, world classics, foreign literature, history, essays and miscellaneous writings, and social fiction, while retaining its specialty in printing and packaging textbooks. Representative books in the database include The Evolution of Physics, Shakespeare's Four Great Tragedies, Of Human Bondage, Silent Spring (new edition), The Empire of the Steppes, The Essays of Bacon, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, and Bangcha Girl. Its author resources involve Albert Einstein, Leopold Infeld, William Shakespeare, W. Somerset Maugham, and Rachel Carson. The press balances the introduction of classics with original works, shaping a publishing profile that values both scientific humanism and literary reading. Public information is limited; the above is summarized mainly from books in the database.

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译者序
第一章行为心理：人体反应的来源与奥秘
1. 刺激对个体的神奇作用
2. 有效刺激的外延和扩展
3. 反应：个体对刺激的强烈应答
第二章人体行为：始于细胞的生命礼赞
1. 支撑个体生命的细胞和组织
2. 器官对行为的推动与维持
3. 肌肉：行为反应的纽带
4. 腺体：人体的一种反应器官
5. 形式多样的内分泌腺及其神奇作用
6. 可被条件化的无管腺
7. 复杂而有序的神经系统
第三章愤怒情绪：无法忽视的愤怒之源
1. 色彩斑斓的情绪世界
2. 阻止愤怒催生“愤怒的孩子”
3. 是什么让孩子情绪失控
4. 喂食不当对儿童行为的影响
5. 如何面对孩子间的争斗
6. 儿童行为塑造的可行办法
第四章恐惧心理：简单行为背后的心理内涵
1. 恐惧的根源来自家庭
2. 反条件作用之于恐惧的治疗方法
3. 家庭生活如何避免恐惧
4. 运用条件消极反应纠正孩子不当行为
第五章爱的本质：学会用恰当的方式表达爱
1. 润物无声的家庭影响
2. 养育孩子的误区
3. 过分溺爱是一种伤害
4. 任何爱都应有所节制
5. 正确的引导是爱的明灯
6. 保姆对儿童行为的导向作用
第六章新生心理：先天因素对行为的决定与影响
1. 胎儿的行为规律
2. 新生儿有哪些非可得性反应
3. 人类无数“第一次”的形成因素
4. 不同条件刺激下的新生儿活动
第七章习惯心理：习惯形成的基本要素
1. 复杂多变的人类学习过程
2. 是什么决定着习惯
3. 吸吮：饥饿刺激下的条件反射
4. 使用右手是否是一种本能
第八章思维解疑：行为心理学中的语言和思维
1. 解读器官和语言
2. 婴儿如何表达自我
3. 超前于语言的组织本能
4. 思维能否独立于语言存在
第九章人格探索：找寻不为人知的人格真相
1. 行为主义维度下的人格
2. 人格的形式和特点
3. 判断人格的依据和办法
附录一：华生与行为心理学
附录二：行为心理学的发展和影响

FAQ

What is the relationship between this book and Watson's first volume of Behavioral Psychology?

Behavioral Psychology 2 is generally a further extension and concrete elaboration of Watson's behaviorist theory, and may contain more experimental detail, applied discussion or deeper treatment of certain concepts. Readers may choose the reading order according to their own interests, but a grounding in the first volume will be helpful.

Are the views in this book outdated?

As an important school of psychology, behaviorism's core ideas and methodology are not outdated; they form one of the foundations of modern psychology and applied behavior analysis. Later developments added factors such as cognition and emotion, but Watson's emphasis on objective observation and environmental influence remains a key perspective for understanding behavior. As a classic text, the book's historical value and intellectual inspiration far outweigh any question of timeliness.

Is this book suitable for psychology beginners?

The book is relatively specialized and involves many academic terms and experimental arguments. For beginners with a strong interest who are willing to invest time in understanding it, it can serve as an excellent primary source on behaviorism; but general readers seeking an easy introduction may be better served by first reading modern general psychology books or short histories.

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About the author

约翰·华生 Author

John B. Watson has seven works carried on this Chinese book site, commonly classified under applied psychology, social psychology, and psychological research. His works center on behavioristic psychology, covering both general discussions and focused topics, and extend into areas such as child behavioral psychology; some collections gather popular psychology writings into volumes so that readers can survey the basic ideas of this psychological approach in one place. Given the available material, public information about the author's life and identity is limited, so no speculation is made here; the introduction focuses instead on the subject matter and reach of the works. Overall, Watson's related books take behavioristic psychology as their theme and address general readers and beginners, with writing that emphasizes conceptual explanation and everyday application, giving them some visibility among popular Chinese-language psychology titles and making them suitable for readers who wish to understand the basic viewpoints of behavioristic psychology.

刘霞 Author

Liu Xia: publicly available information is limited, and no reliable details about her life can be confirmed. Judging from the 37 works held in the collection, her editing and writing cover a wide range of fields, including foreign literature, history, Western philosophy, applied psychology, and popular science. Her representative works include translations and introductions of classics such as the collected works of Nobel laureates in literature, The Empire of the Steppes, The Fruits of the Earth, and Creative Evolution, as well as knowledge-oriented books for general readers such as Game Theory, Cornell University's Principles of Psychology, A Brief History of Science, and Why Do People Live. Overall, her work focuses on bringing foreign literature, history, and intellectual resources to Chinese readers, balancing academic classics with popular works written in a clear and accessible style, and offering readers a diverse starting point for understanding Western literature and thought.