Behavioural Views of Learning

According to the behavioural view of learning, the environment plays a significant role in shaping behaviour. Which of the following concepts supports this view?

• Operant Conditioning

• Conditioned Response

• Insight Learning

• Cognitive Dissonance

In the behavioural view of learning, what is the primary focus of study?

• Cognitive processes

• Observable behavior

• Emotional responses

• Unconscious motivations

What did Pavlov and Skinner name their theories?

• Fluid conditioning & Crystalised conditioning

• Classical conditioning & Operant conditioning

• Triarchic conditioning & Emotional conditioning

• Cognitive conditioning & Bioecological conditioning.

Cognitive theorists are more concerned with measurable and observable changes than behaviourists:

• False

• True

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

• Ignoring a behavior

• Giving a reward

• Removing a privilege

• Punishment

According to the behavioural view of learning, what is the most effective way to shape behavior?

• Cognitive restructuring

• Modeling

• Insight

• Reinforcement

Increasing the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated by removing an adverse object or activity is:

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Punishment

• Secondary reinforcement

According to the behavioural view of learning, where does learning take place?

• In the environment only

• In the brain only

• In the interaction between the brain and the environment

• In a separate realm of consciousness

Behavioural approaches to learning have been criticised for:

• Neglecting the contribution of cognitive skills to the learning process

• Creating obstacles to the development of self-control

• A lack of consideration for intrinsic learning

• Overusing reinforcement techniques

What is the main focus of the behavioural view of learning?

• Unconscious desires

• Observable behavior

• Cognitive processes

• Emotional intelligence