Classical Conditioning and Behavioral Learning Quiz

Test your knowledge on classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and behaviorism with these engaging quiz questions!

#1

In classical conditioning, who is known for the famous experiments involving dogs and salivation?

B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Edward Thorndike
#2

Which type of reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior after a specific number of responses?

Fixed-ratio
Variable-ratio
Fixed-interval
Variable-interval
#3

What is the primary focus of classical conditioning?

Reinforcement and punishment
Associations between stimuli
Observational learning
Conscious thoughts and feelings
#4

What is the reinforcement schedule where reinforcement is delivered after a fixed amount of time has passed?

Fixed-ratio
Variable-ratio
Fixed-interval
Variable-interval
#5

Which type of reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior after a specific time interval has passed?

Fixed-ratio
Variable-ratio
Fixed-interval
Variable-interval
#6

What is the unconditioned response (UCR) in classical conditioning?

The neutral stimulus
The conditioned stimulus
The automatic, unlearned response
The learned behavior
#7

Which term is associated with the weakening or disappearance of a conditioned response?

Extinction
Generalization
Discrimination
Spontaneous recovery
#8

What is the term for the process of a conditioned response occurring in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus?

Extinction
Generalization
Discrimination
Spontaneous recovery
#9

In classical conditioning, what is the term for the reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a pause?

Generalization
Discrimination
Spontaneous recovery
Habituation
#10

In classical conditioning, what is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer followed by the unconditioned stimulus?

Extinction
Generalization
Discrimination
Habituation
#11

In classical conditioning, what is the process of associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to trigger a conditioned response?

Generalization
Discrimination
Acquisition
Extinction
#12

Which psychologist introduced the concept of operant conditioning, focusing on reinforcement and punishment?

John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
#13

Who proposed the idea of the social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observation and imitation in learning?

Albert Bandura
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
John B. Watson
#14

What is the term for the process of selectively reinforcing behaviors that lead to the desired outcome?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Shaping
Punishment
#15

Who introduced the concept of classical conditioning and is best known for the study involving the salivation response in dogs?

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

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