Operant Conditioning Quiz

Who is considered the father of Operant Conditioning?

• Ivan Pavlov

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

• Albert Bandura

What is the main focus of operant conditioning?

• Observational learning

• Associating two stimuli

• Involuntary responses

• Learning through consequences

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

• Ignoring a tantrum

• Taking away a toy for not sharing

• Giving a treat to a dog for sitting

• Scolding a child for misbehavior

What does negative reinforcement involve?

• Adding a pleasant stimulus

• Removing an unpleasant stimulus

• Removing a pleasant stimulus

• Adding an unpleasant stimulus

Which schedule of reinforcement is known for producing a slow extinction rate?

• Fixed interval reinforcement

• Fixed ratio reinforcement

• Continuous reinforcement

• Variable ratio reinforcement

What is the Premack Principle?

• Punishing undesirable behavior

• Using a preferred activity as a reward

• Using a less preferred activity as a reward

• Ignoring unwanted behavior

What is an example of negative punishment?

• Taking away a teenager's phone for bad grades

• Giving a bonus for excellent work

• Praising a student for good behavior

• Giving a child extra chores

What is a potential downside of using punishment in operant conditioning?

• It always leads to increased learning

• It is more effective than reinforcement

• It strengthens desired behavior

• It can cause increased aggression

What is the main difference between operant and classical conditioning?

• Operant conditioning is passive

• Classical conditioning involves rewards

• Operant conditioning involves consequences

• Classical conditioning is active

What is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

• Shelter

• Money

• Water

• Food