#1
In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?
The stimulus that naturally triggers a response without prior conditioning
ExplanationUCS is the natural trigger for a response in classical conditioning.
#2
Who is the psychologist best known for his work in classical conditioning with dogs?
Ivan Pavlov
ExplanationIvan Pavlov is renowned for his work in classical conditioning with dogs.
#3
What is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Food
ExplanationFood is an example of a primary reinforcer in operant conditioning.
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of classical conditioning?
Learning occurs through the association of stimuli
ExplanationClassical conditioning involves learning through the association of stimuli.
#5
Who is the psychologist known for his work in operant conditioning and the development of the Skinner box?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationB.F. Skinner is known for operant conditioning and the Skinner box.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a component of operant conditioning?
Unconditioned stimulus
ExplanationThe unconditioned stimulus is not a component of operant conditioning.
#7
What term refers to the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response?
Extinction
ExplanationExtinction is the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response.
#8
What is the term for the process of repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus (CS) without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) to weaken a conditioned response?
Extinction
ExplanationExtinction weakens a conditioned response by presenting CS without UCS.
#9
Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
Removing something undesirable to increase a behavior
ExplanationNegative reinforcement involves removing something undesirable to increase a behavior.
#10
What is the term for the tendency to respond to a stimulus that is only similar to the original conditioned stimulus (CS) with the conditioned response (CR)?
Generalization
ExplanationGeneralization is the tendency to respond to similar stimuli with the conditioned response.
#11
What is the process of shaping in operant conditioning?
Gradually reinforcing behaviors that approximate the desired behavior
ExplanationShaping involves reinforcing behaviors that approximate the desired behavior.