Learning: Classical vs. Operant Conditioning

Front

Who first described classical conditioning?

Back

Ivan Pavlov

Front

What is the main focus of classical conditioning?

Back

Reflexive, involuntary behaviors

Front

In classical conditioning, what is the term for a stimulus that automatically triggers a response?

Back

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

Front

During which phase of classical conditioning is the neutral stimulus repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus?

Back

During Conditioning

Front

What does the conditioned stimulus (CS) evoke after conditioning has occurred?

Back

Conditioned Response (CR)

Front

Who is associated with operant conditioning?

Back

B.F. Skinner

Front

What does operant conditioning primarily involve?

Back

Reinforcement and punishment

Front

What is positive reinforcement?

Back

Adding a positive stimulus to increase behavior

Front

What is negative reinforcement?

Back

Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase behavior.

Front

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
Options:
Giving a child a timeout,
Rewarding a child with candy,
Taking away a toy for bad behavior,
Yelling at a child

Back

Giving a child a timeout