Behavioral Control and Conditioning Quiz

Test your knowledge with these questions on classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement, punishment, and observational learning.

#1

Who is associated with the concept of operant conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
John B. Watson
#2

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Adding chores for misbehavior
Taking away privileges for breaking curfew
Giving praise for completing homework
Ignoring a tantrum in a child
#3

In classical conditioning, what is the neutral stimulus eventually called after it has been paired with the unconditioned stimulus?

Conditioned stimulus
Unconditioned stimulus
Neutral stimulus
Reinforcing stimulus
#4

In operant conditioning, what is the term for an event that decreases the likelihood of the behavior it follows?

Positive reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative reinforcement
Negative punishment
#5

Which of the following best defines classical conditioning?

Learning by association between a neutral stimulus and a conditioned stimulus
Learning through reinforcement or punishment
Learning by observing others' behavior
Learning through repetition and practice
#6

What is the term for the process of reducing a conditioned response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus?

Spontaneous recovery
Generalization
Extinction
Discrimination
#7

What is the term for the process of pairing a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a specific response?

Discrimination
Generalization
Extinction
Acquisition
#8

Which of the following best defines negative reinforcement?

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease behavior
Removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease behavior
Adding a pleasant stimulus to increase behavior
Removing an aversive stimulus to increase behavior
#9

What is the term for the process of learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others?

Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Social learning
Cognitive learning
#10

Which type of learning focuses on the mental processes involved in acquiring, retaining, and using knowledge?

Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Social learning
Cognitive learning
#11

In classical conditioning, what is the term for the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

Spontaneous recovery
Generalization
Extinction
Discrimination

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