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LEARN Reading Quiz

Authored by Anyssa Scaer

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

None of these are examples of operant conditioning except for:

A child receiving praise for completing their homework.
A person feeling happy after a compliment from a friend.
A student studying for a test without any rewards.
A dog learning to sit after receiving a treat.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is the best explanation of Thorndike's law of effect?

Responses are always weakened regardless of the outcome.
Positive outcomes have no effect on responses.
All responses are equally reinforced regardless of the outcome.
Responses followed by positive outcomes are strengthened, while those followed by negative outcomes are weakened.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is a good definition of habituation?

An increase in response to a repeated, non-threatening stimulus.
A decrease in response to a single, threatening stimulus.
A consistent response to a new and exciting stimulus.
A decrease in response to a repeated, non-threatening stimulus.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Why do humans need to learn?

To memorize facts for exams.
To avoid social interactions.
To adapt, survive, and grow both personally and socially.
To follow strict rules without question.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is an example of habituation happening in real life?

A person living near a train track who stops noticing the sound of trains after a few weeks.
A child who learns to ride a bike after a few attempts.
A dog that barks at every passerby without any change over time.
A person who enjoys the sound of trains and plays music to match it.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is the principle of behaviorism?

Behavior is solely determined by genetics.
Behavior is fixed and unchangeable.
All behavior is instinctual and not influenced by the environment.
The principle of behaviorism is that behavior is learned and shaped by environmental stimuli.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is a real life example of classical conditioning?

A person feeling happy after receiving a compliment.
Pavlov's dogs salivating at the sound of a bell.
A dog fetching a stick when thrown.
A child learning to ride a bike without falling.

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