Learning Theories in Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge on behaviorism, cognitive development, and psychological theories with this comprehensive quiz!

#1

Which learning theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior?

Cognitive theory
Behavioral theory
Social learning theory
Humanistic theory
#2

Who developed the classical conditioning theory, which involves the association of a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response?

Ivan Pavlov
John Watson
B.F. Skinner
Edward Thorndike
#3

Which learning theory emphasizes the role of mental processes such as attention, memory, and problem-solving in learning?

Behavioral theory
Cognitive theory
Social learning theory
Humanistic theory
#4

Who proposed the idea of operant conditioning, introducing the concept of reinforcement and punishment to modify behavior?

B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
John Watson
Albert Bandura
#5

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level involves the need for love, belonging, and interpersonal relationships?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Social needs
Esteem needs
#6

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage occurs during infancy and is characterized by sensory experiences and motor interactions?

Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
#7

Who proposed the social cognitive theory, emphasizing observational learning and self-regulation?

B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
#8

What is the main focus of the information processing theory in cognitive psychology?

Unconscious processes
Biological influences
Memory and thinking processes
Observable behavior
#9

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?

The level of learning that can be achieved independently
The difference between actual development and potential development
The range of environmental influences on learning
The stage of moral development in children
#10

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary conflict in the stage of adolescence?

Integrity vs. Despair
Autonomy vs. Shame
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Industry vs. Inferiority
#11

Who is known for the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single, fixed trait but encompasses various abilities?

Howard Gardner
Alfred Binet
Lewis Terman
David Wechsler
#12

According to the psychoanalytic theory, which part of the mind operates based on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification?

Ego
Superego
Conscious mind
Id
#13

In the context of operant conditioning, what term is used to describe the process of weakening a behavior by removing a positive stimulus or applying a negative stimulus?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
#14

Which learning theory suggests that individuals actively construct their knowledge through a process of assimilation and accommodation?

Behavioral theory
Constructivist theory
Social learning theory
Humanistic theory
#15

In operant conditioning, what term refers to the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by adding a positive stimulus?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
#16

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs, suggesting that individuals strive to satisfy basic physiological needs before progressing to higher levels of psychological needs?

B.F. Skinner
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
Carl Rogers
#17

In the context of classical conditioning, what term refers to the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response?

Extinction
Spontaneous recovery
Generalization
Discrimination
#18

Which learning theory focuses on the role of free will, personal growth, and self-actualization in human behavior?

Behavioral theory
Cognitive theory
Humanistic theory
Social learning theory
#19

In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments, what is the unconditioned response (UCR) to the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) of food?

Salivation
Bell ringing
Hunger
Paw lifting

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