Behaviorism is traditionally defined as a
Behaviorism (or behaviourism) is an approach to psychology that focuses on an individual's behavior. It combines elements of philosophy, methodology, and psychological theory. Biological: Post-Skinnerian, centered on perceptual and motor modules of behavior, theory of behavior systems. 2  Psychological behaviorism (PB) Arthur W. Staats: First general behaviorism that centers on human behavior.