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Theoretical Foundations of Learning and Behavior Quiz

#1

Who proposed the Law of Effect, which states that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely to recur, while behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely to recur?

Edward Thorndike
Explanation

Law stating behaviors with favorable consequences increase likelihood of recurrence.

#2

Which type of conditioning involves the association between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus?

Classical conditioning
Explanation

Conditioning associating neutral stimulus with naturally occurring one.

#3

Which learning theory emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others?

Social learning theory
Explanation

Theory focusing on observing and modeling others' behaviors.

#4

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing a learned response by removing or withholding the reinforcement that maintained it?

Extinction
Explanation

Process of reducing learned response by withholding reinforcement.

#5

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of 'vicarious reinforcement' in social learning theory?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Albert Bandura associated with 'vicarious reinforcement.'

#6

According to behaviorist theories, which of the following is the primary focus of study?

Observable behaviors
Explanation

Behaviorist focus on study of observable behaviors.

#7

In the context of learning theories, what does the acronym 'SLT' stand for?

Social Learning Theory
Explanation

Acronym 'SLT' refers to Social Learning Theory.

#8

Who proposed the concept of 'shaping,' a technique used in operant conditioning to gradually reinforce behaviors that approximate the desired behavior?

B.F. Skinner
Explanation

B.F. Skinner proposed 'shaping' in operant conditioning.

#9

Which psychologist introduced the idea of 'observational learning' or learning through observing the behaviors of others?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Albert Bandura introduced 'observational learning.'

#10

Who proposed the theory of 'cognitive-behavioral therapy,' which integrates principles of cognitive and behavioral theories to treat various psychological disorders?

Aaron Beck
Explanation

Aaron Beck proposed 'cognitive-behavioral therapy.'

#11

Who is known for introducing the concept of 'cognitive maps' in his research with rats navigating through mazes?

Edward Tolman
Explanation

Edward Tolman introduced 'cognitive maps' concept.

#12

According to operant conditioning principles, what term is used to describe a stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?

Punisher
Explanation

Stimulus decreasing likelihood of behavior repetition.

#13

Who proposed the 'two-factor theory' of learning, which combines elements of classical and operant conditioning to explain the persistence of learned behaviors?

Edward Tolman
Explanation

Edward Tolman proposed 'two-factor theory.'

#14

In social learning theory, what term describes the cognitive process of thinking about the potential outcomes of different courses of action before engaging in behavior?

Self-efficacy
Explanation

Cognitive process of predicting outcomes before behavior.

#15

In operant conditioning, what term refers to the process of presenting an aversive stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?

Positive punishment
Explanation

Presenting aversive stimulus to reduce behavior likelihood.

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