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Behavioral Conditioning and Learning Techniques Quiz

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What is the primary focus of classical conditioning?

Associating a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus

Explanation

Establishing associations between stimuli.

What is an example of positive reinforcement?

Giving a student a gold star for completing their homework

Explanation

Rewarding desired behavior to increase its occurrence.

What is an example of classical conditioning in everyday life?

A dog salivating at the sound of a bell

Explanation

Automatic response to a conditioned stimulus.

What is an example of vicarious reinforcement?

A person observing someone else getting rewarded for a task

Explanation

Observing others being rewarded.

What is an example of classical conditioning in advertising?

Pairing a product with attractive celebrities in commercials

Explanation

Creating associations between a product and positive stimuli.

Who is known for the famous 'Little Albert' experiment in classical conditioning?

John B. Watson

Explanation

John B. Watson conducted the 'Little Albert' experiment.

In operant conditioning, what is the process of weakening a behavior by removing something desirable or adding something unpleasant?

Negative punishment

Explanation

Decreasing behavior by applying aversive consequences.

Which of the following is an example of shaping in operant conditioning?

Gradually reinforcing behaviors that are closer to the desired behavior

Explanation

Rewarding incremental steps towards desired behavior.

What is the term used to describe the weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus?

Extinction

Explanation

The diminishing of a learned response.

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Who introduced the concept of 'social learning theory,' emphasizing the importance of observational learning and modeling?

Albert Bandura

Explanation

Albert Bandura proposed social learning theory.

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What is a primary difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

Classical conditioning involves associating stimuli, while operant conditioning involves shaping behaviors through consequences.

Explanation

Classical: stimulus association; Operant: behavior consequences.

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What is the term used to describe learning that occurs but is not immediately reflected in a behavior change?

Latent learning

Explanation

Learning that is not immediately expressed in behavior.

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What is the phenomenon known as when a learned behavior decreases in frequency or disappears due to lack of reinforcement?

Extinction

Explanation

Diminishing of a learned response due to lack of reinforcement.

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Who proposed the 'Law of Effect,' stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, while behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely?

Edward Thorndike

Explanation

Edward Thorndike proposed the 'Law of Effect.'

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Who proposed the 'Social Learning Theory,' emphasizing the role of cognitive processes in learning and the importance of observational learning?

Albert Bandura

Explanation

Albert Bandura proposed the 'Social Learning Theory.'

Behavioral Conditioning and Learning Techniques Quiz

What is the primary focus of classical conditioning?

What is an example of positive reinforcement?

What is an example of classical conditioning in everyday life?

What is an example of vicarious reinforcement?

What is an example of classical conditioning in advertising?

Who is known for the famous 'Little Albert' experiment in classical conditioning?

In operant conditioning, what is the process of weakening a behavior by removing something desirable or adding something unpleasant?

Which of the following is an example of shaping in operant conditioning?

What is the term used to describe the weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus?

Who introduced the concept of 'social learning theory,' emphasizing the importance of observational learning and modeling?

What is a primary difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

What is the term used to describe learning that occurs but is not immediately reflected in a behavior change?

What is the phenomenon known as when a learned behavior decreases in frequency or disappears due to lack of reinforcement?

Who proposed the 'Law of Effect,' stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, while behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely?

Who proposed the 'Social Learning Theory,' emphasizing the role of cognitive processes in learning and the importance of observational learning?

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