Learning Definitions Quiz

Which definition of learning involves a change in knowledge?

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Emotional

• Social

What is classical conditioning primarily based on?

• Learning by observation

• Learning by association

• Learning by imitation

• Learning by trial and error

What is a reflex in the context of classical conditioning?

• A learned behavior

• A complex behavior

• A simple, unlearned behavior

• A voluntary action

What change occurs to the dogs' response by Phase Three?

• They stop responding

• They respond only to food

• They respond to previously neutral stimuli

• They become aggressive

In Phase One, what effect does the metronome have on the dogs?

• No effect

• Causes salivation

• Causes barking

• Causes running

Which term describes the reappearance of a conditioned response after a period without exposure?

• Spontaneous recovery

• Extinction

• Stimulus generalization

• Stimulus discrimination

What is the opposite of stimulus discrimination?

• Stimulus generalization

• Extinction

• Spontaneous recovery

• Conditioned response

What is the primary focus of operant conditioning?

• Behavior modification

• Memory enhancement

• Skill acquisition

• Language learning

In operant conditioning, what is the effect of punishment on behavior?

• Decreases the likelihood of the behavior

• Increases the likelihood of the behavior

• Has no effect on the behavior

• Reinforces the behavior

In Thorndike's study, what was placed just outside the puzzle box?

• A plate of food

• A toy

• A bell

• A light