Behavioral theories in psychology Quiz

John B. Watson is considered the founder of behaviorism.

Classical conditioning is primarily associated with Ivan Pavlov.

Albert Bandura proposed the social learning theory.

Learning by observing others is termed as social learning.

Abraham Maslow proposed the hierarchy of needs.

B.F. Skinner proposed the theory of operant conditioning.

Behavior is primarily learned through reinforcement and punishment according to behaviorist theories.

The main focus of social learning theory is on social and environmental factors.

Children imitated the behavior after observing aggressive behavior towards the doll in Bandura's Bobo doll experiment.

Physiological needs must be fulfilled before higher-level needs can be addressed according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

'Shaping' refers to the gradual process of reinforcing behaviors that are closer to the desired behavior in behaviorist terminology.

Self-efficacy is the concept in social learning theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to adopt a behavior if they believe it will lead to positive outcomes.

Maslow refers to self-actualization as the highest level of motivation in his hierarchy of needs.

Various criticisms have been raised against Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

Autonomy, competence, and relatedness are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior according to self-determination theory.