Learning and Conditioning Quiz

What is the definition of learning?

• A. A temporary behavior change due to experience

• B. A relatively permanent behavior change due to experience

• C. A behavior change that occurs only in animals

• D. A behavior change that occurs only in humans

Which type of learning is associated with Pavlov's experiments?

• A. Classical conditioning

• B. Operant conditioning

• C. Observational learning

• D. Associative learning

What is the process of acquiring a response through repeated pairings of a conditioned stimulus (CS) and an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) called?

• A. Acquisition

• B. Extinction

• C. Generalization

• D. Discrimination

What is the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response (CR) after a rest period called?

• A. Acquisition

• B. Extinction

• C. Spontaneous recovery

• D. Generalization

Which type of conditioning involves the strengthening or weakening of a behavior based on its consequences?

• A. Classical conditioning

• B. Operant conditioning

• C. Observational learning

• D. Associative learning

What is the term for a stimulus that signals a particular response will produce certain consequences?

• A. Antecedent

• B. Behavior

• C. Consequence

• D. Discriminative stimulus

Which type of reinforcement involves the presentation of a stimulus to strengthen a response?

• A. Positive reinforcement

• B. Negative reinforcement

• C. Positive punishment

• D. Negative punishment

What is the term for the mental representation of the spatial layout of an area?

• A. Cognitive map

• B. Latent learning

• C. Observational learning

• D. Intrinsic motivation

What is the process of learning by observing and imitating a specific behavior called?

• A. Modeling

• B. Operant conditioning

• C. Classical conditioning

• D. Reinforcement

What is the term for positive, constructive, helpful behavior?

• A. Prosocial

• B. Antisocial

• C. Intrinsic motivation

• D. Extrinsic motivation