Classical Conditioning in Psychology Quiz

Discover the principles of classical conditioning with this quiz. Learn about key terms, experiments, and psychologists in behavioral psychology.

#1

Who is credited with the discovery of classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson
#2

In classical conditioning, what is the neutral stimulus?

The stimulus that naturally triggers a response
The response that is learned through conditioning
The stimulus that initially does not elicit a response
The conditioned response
#3

What is the term for the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus?

Generalization
Discrimination
Extinction
Acquisition
#4

In classical conditioning, what is the term for the reappearance of a conditioned response after it has been extinguished?

Generalization
Spontaneous recovery
Discrimination
Operant conditioning
#5

In classical conditioning, what is the term for the process of a conditioned response occurring to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus?

Generalization
Discrimination
Extinction
Acquisition
#6

What is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in classical conditioning?

The response that is learned through conditioning
The stimulus that naturally triggers a response
The neutral stimulus paired with the conditioned stimulus
The conditioned response
#7

In classical conditioning, what is the process of gradually weakening a response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus?

Acquisition
Generalization
Extinction
Discrimination
#8

Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?

A rat learning to press a lever to receive a food reward
A child learning to tie their shoes by watching their parent
A dog salivating at the sound of a bell after being repeatedly paired with food
A student studying hard to get good grades
#9

What is the term for the process of associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to evoke a conditioned response?

Generalization
Discrimination
Acquisition
Extinction
#10

Which psychologist is known for the Little Albert experiment, demonstrating classical conditioning principles?

John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
#11

In classical conditioning, what is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is absent?

Acquisition
Generalization
Extinction
Discrimination
#12

What is the term for the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of rest?

Spontaneous recovery
Operant conditioning
Secondary reinforcement
Latent learning
#13

Which of the following is NOT a key element in classical conditioning?

Neutral stimulus
Unconditioned response
Reinforcement
Conditioned stimulus
#14

What is the term for reinforcing desired behaviors while ignoring or punishing undesired behaviors?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Operant conditioning
#15

Who introduced the concept of operant conditioning and the Skinner Box apparatus?

Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Edward Thorndike
#16

What is the term for the reappearance of a conditioned response after a rest period without further conditioning?

Stimulus generalization
Spontaneous recovery
Operant conditioning
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