Behavioral Learning Theory focuses on how individuals learn through interactions with their environment. It emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior. For example, when a child receives praise for completing homework, they are more likely to repeat that behavior in the future. This theory suggests that learning is a result of observable changes in behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. Key figures in this theory include B.F. Skinner and John Watson, who conducted experiments to demonstrate how behavior can be modified. Techniques such as operant conditioning and classical conditioning are central to this approach, highlighting the importance of external stimuli in the learning process.