#1
Who is considered the founder of behaviorism?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Sigmund Freud
#2
In behaviorism, what is the focus of study?
Unconscious processes
Subjective experiences
Observable behavior
Genetic predispositions
#3
What is the primary focus of behavior modification techniques?
Changing cognitive processes
Exploring unconscious motives
Altering observable behavior
Understanding genetic predispositions
#4
Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning?
Fixed-ratio
Variable-interval
Fixed-interval
Variable-ratio
#5
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of behaviorism?
Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Cognitive restructuring
Observational learning
#6
Who conducted the famous 'Little Albert' experiment?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
#7
Who introduced the term 'operant conditioning'?
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Albert Bandura
#8
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Punishment
Extinction
Rewarding a desired behavior
Removing an unpleasant stimulus
#9
Who proposed the concept of 'social learning theory'?
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
#10
In behaviorism, what is meant by the term 'shaping'?
The process of reinforcing the desired behavior gradually
The use of punishment to eliminate unwanted behavior
The spontaneous occurrence of a behavior
The transfer of learning from one situation to another
#11
Which type of reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#12
Which concept in behaviorism refers to the process of learning through consequences?
Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Modeling
Reinforcement
#13
What is a primary criticism of behaviorism?
It overlooks the role of genetics in behavior
It neglects the importance of observable behavior
It fails to consider the influence of cognition
It underestimates the impact of reinforcement
#14
Which behaviorist is known for the development of radical behaviorism?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Edward Thorndike
#15
Who proposed the idea of 'reciprocal determinism' in behaviorism?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
#16
Which theorist is known for the concept of 'behavioral genetics'?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Robert Plomin
#17
Which behaviorist is associated with the concept of 'behavioral economics'?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Richard Thaler