Models of Teaching/Coaching Summer, 1997 Peter S. Pierro, Ed.D., Instructor Session - Week #4 Behaviorism Psychology Edward Thorndike, (1874-1949): Theory of Learning The Handout to the Class The theory of behaviorism is that your behavior is directly shaped by your environment. By studying an individual's environment and controlling it, behavior can be modified and measured. This was first developed by John B. Watson. B. F. Skinner later developed the theory o