Behavioural Views of Learning Quiz

What is the definition of learning from a behavioural perspective?

• A process of memorizing information

• A process through which experience causes relatively permanent change in knowledge & behaviour

• A process of acquiring skills through practice

• A process of understanding concepts

Who introduced the concept of classical conditioning?

• B.F. Skinner

• John Watson

• Ivan Pavlov

• Albert Bandura

What does operant conditioning focus on?

• Learning through insight

• Learning through imitation

• Learning through reinforcement and punishment

• Learning through observation

In Pavlov's experiment, what is the unconditioned stimulus (US)?

• The salivation of the dogs

• The food presented to the dogs

• The scientists' footsteps

• The sound of a bell

What type of reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus?

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive reinforcement

• Extinction

• Punishment

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

• Ignoring a student's misbehavior

• Taking away a toy for misbehavior

• Giving extra homework for disruptive behavior

• Removing privileges for poor grades

What is the term for the disappearance of a learned response?

• Shaping

• Conditioning

• Extinction

• Reinforcement

Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a set number of responses?

• Variable Ratio

• Fixed Interval

• Variable Interval

• Fixed Ratio

What is shaping in the context of behavioral learning?

• Providing immediate feedback

• Reinforcing small steps to reach a goal

• Punishing undesirable behavior

• Ignoring misbehavior

What is an example of negative reinforcement?

• Giving a treat for good behavior

• Removing homework for high achievement

• Scolding for misbehavior

• Adding extra chores for poor performance