Quiz on Behaviorism

What is the main focus of behaviorism?

• Overt behavior

• Internal thoughts

• Unconscious processes

• Emotional responses

Who is considered the founder of behaviorism?

• Edward Thorndike

• Ivan Pavlov

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

What does the Law of Effect state?

• Fear responses can be conditioned.

• Behaviors are learned through observation.

• All behaviors are innate.

• Behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely.

Which phase of behaviorism focuses on the S-R model?

• Mediational S-O-R

• Radical Behaviorism

• Classical S-R

• Cognitive Behaviorism

What is operant conditioning primarily concerned with?

• Classical conditioning

• Reinforcement and punishment

• Emotional responses

• Cognitive processes

What did Ivan Pavlov's experiments primarily demonstrate?

• Fear conditioning in humans

• The importance of environmental factors

• The role of reinforcement

• Classical conditioning in dogs

What is a key characteristic of radical behaviorism?

• Inclusion of cognitive elements

• Emphasis on observable behaviors

• Use of introspection

• Focus on internal mental states

What is the Skinner Box used for?

• Studying operant conditioning

• Measuring cognitive processes

• Observing emotional responses

• Studying classical conditioning

Which of the following is a method used in behaviorism?

• Psychoanalysis

• Humanistic therapy

• Systematic desensitization

• Cognitive therapy

What did Edward Thorndike's puzzle boxes demonstrate?

• Classical conditioning

• Cognitive mapping

• Fear conditioning

• Trial and error learning