Behaviorism and Conditioning Theory Quiz

John B. Watson is considered the founder of behaviorism.

Operant conditioning is a key concept in behaviorism.

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

Giving a bonus for exceeding sales targets is an example of positive reinforcement.

B.F. Skinner coined the term 'operant conditioning.'

A verbal reprimand for breaking rules is an example of punishment.

B.F. Skinner emphasized the role of reinforcement schedules.

A variable ratio schedule in operant conditioning involves reinforcement after a variable number of responses.

Albert Bandura is known for the Bobo doll experiment, demonstrating observational learning.

In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.

John B. Watson is famous for the Little Albert experiment.

A dog salivating at the sound of a bell is an example of classical conditioning.

Albert Bandura introduced the concept of observational learning.

Extinction is the term for the weakening and disappearance of conditioned behavior.

Edward Thorndike proposed the Law of Effect.

Observational learning refers to the process of learning by imitating others.

Albert Bandura proposed the concept of the social learning theory.

Generalization is the term for the process of responding to a stimulus similar to the conditioned stimulus.

Edward Thorndike introduced the concept of the law of exercise and law of effect.

Discrimination is the term for the process of responding differently to similar stimuli.

Negative reinforcement in operant conditioning involves removing something pleasant to decrease behavior.

Edward Thorndike emphasized the importance of cognitive processes in learning.

The Skinner Box demonstrates operant conditioning.

Wolfgang Kohler proposed the concept of insight learning.

Edward Tolman proposed the concept of latent learning.