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Principles and Mechanisms of Behavioral Conditioning Quiz

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Which psychologist is known for introducing the concept of classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov

Explanation

Pavlov: classical conditioning pioneer.

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

A child getting a gold star for completing homework

Explanation

Operant conditioning example: rewards for behavior.

Which psychologist is associated with the Law of Effect, which states that behaviors followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated?

Edward Thorndike

Explanation

Thorndike: Law of Effect, behavior-consequence association.

In classical conditioning, what is the neutral stimulus that becomes associated with the unconditioned stimulus?

Conditioned stimulus

Explanation

Conditioned stimulus: previously neutral, now triggers response.

Who is credited with the concept of behaviorism, which greatly influenced the study of conditioning?

John B. Watson

Explanation

Watson: influential behaviorism proponent.

In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned response?

The stimulus that naturally triggers a response

Explanation

Unconditioned response: natural reaction to a stimulus.

What is the process called when a conditioned response weakens over time due to lack of reinforcement?

Extinction

Explanation

Extinction: weakening of conditioned response.

Which term refers to the process of associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response?

Acquisition

Explanation

Acquisition: forming associations for conditioning.

Who conducted the famous 'Little Albert' experiment demonstrating classical conditioning with a human subject?

John B. Watson

Explanation

Watson: 'Little Albert' classical conditioning study.

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What is the term for the phenomenon in which a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus?

Negative reinforcement

Explanation

Negative reinforcement: behavior strengthened by removing aversive stimuli.

#11

What is the term for the process of responding to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus?

Generalization

Explanation

Generalization: responding to similar stimuli.

#12

Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after an unpredictable number of responses?

Variable ratio

Explanation

Variable ratio: unpredictable reinforcement intervals.

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What is an example of positive punishment?

Giving a child a timeout for misbehaving

Explanation

Positive punishment: adding unpleasant consequence.

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What is the process by which behaviors are influenced by observing the consequences of others' actions?

Observational learning

Explanation

Observational learning: learning from others' outcomes.

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What is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

Extinction

Explanation

Extinction: weakening of learned response.

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Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after a fixed number of responses?

Fixed ratio

Explanation

Fixed ratio: reinforcement after set responses.

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What term refers to the process of gradually shaping behavior by reinforcing successive approximations?

Shaping

Explanation

Shaping: molding behavior through rewards.

#18

Which type of reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Negative reinforcement

Explanation

Negative reinforcement: strengthening by removing aversive stimuli.

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What is the process of gradually reducing the frequency or strength of a conditioned response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus?

Extinction

Explanation

Extinction: diminishing conditioned response.

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

Money

Explanation

Secondary reinforcer: gains value through association.

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In operant conditioning, what is the term for the removal of a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior?

Negative punishment

Explanation

Negative punishment: removing pleasant stimulus.

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Which type of learning occurs when a previously extinguished behavior reemerges after the original reinforcement is reintroduced?

Spontaneous recovery

Explanation

Spontaneous recovery: reemergence of extinguished behavior.

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What term describes the tendency of a learned behavior to be maintained even when the original reinforcement is removed?

Persistence

Explanation

Persistence: maintained learned behavior.

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In operant conditioning, what does negative reinforcement involve?

Decreasing a behavior by removing something undesirable

Explanation

Negative reinforcement: removing aversive stimuli.

#25

What is a primary reinforcer in operant conditioning?

A reinforcer that has innate value or biological significance

Explanation

Primary reinforcer: biologically important reward.

Principles and Mechanisms of Behavioral Conditioning Quiz

Which psychologist is known for introducing the concept of classical conditioning?

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

Which psychologist is associated with the Law of Effect, which states that behaviors followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated?

In classical conditioning, what is the neutral stimulus that becomes associated with the unconditioned stimulus?

Who is credited with the concept of behaviorism, which greatly influenced the study of conditioning?

In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned response?

What is the process called when a conditioned response weakens over time due to lack of reinforcement?

Which term refers to the process of associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response?

Who conducted the famous 'Little Albert' experiment demonstrating classical conditioning with a human subject?

What is the term for the phenomenon in which a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus?

What is the term for the process of responding to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus?

Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after an unpredictable number of responses?

What is an example of positive punishment?

What is the process by which behaviors are influenced by observing the consequences of others' actions?

What is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after a fixed number of responses?

What term refers to the process of gradually shaping behavior by reinforcing successive approximations?

Which type of reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

What is the process of gradually reducing the frequency or strength of a conditioned response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

In operant conditioning, what is the term for the removal of a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior?

Which type of learning occurs when a previously extinguished behavior reemerges after the original reinforcement is reintroduced?

What term describes the tendency of a learned behavior to be maintained even when the original reinforcement is removed?

In operant conditioning, what does negative reinforcement involve?

What is a primary reinforcer in operant conditioning?

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