Psychology for Educators Quiz

Who is known for the concept of Classical Conditioning?

• Carl Rogers

• Ivan Pavlov

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

What is the primary focus of the Behaviourist Perspective?

• Introspection

• Observable acts of behaviour

• Dream analysis

• Psychosexual stages

Which of the following is NOT a part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Behavioral needs

• Self-actualization

• Cognitive needs

• Emotional needs

What does positive reinforcement involve?

• Ignoring unwanted behavior

• Rewarding behavior to ensure it is repeated

• Punishing undesirable behavior

• Taking away an unpleasant stimulus

What is the main idea behind Operant Conditioning?

• Learning through dreams

• Learning through observation

• Learning through reinforcement

• Learning through punishment

Which psychologist is associated with the Humanist Perspective?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Abraham Maslow

• John B. Watson

What is a key characteristic of Behaviourism?

• Analysis of dreams

• Study of psychosexual stages

• Emphasis on observable behavior

• Focus on internal thoughts

What is the purpose of dream analysis according to Freud?

• To measure observable behavior

• To understand conscious thoughts

• To reinforce positive behavior

• To explore desires of the id

What does Skinner's theory suggest about behavior?

• It is determined by psychosexual stages

• It is influenced by dreams

• It can be shaped through reinforcement

• It is always instinctual

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• Giving a gold star for good behavior

• Taking away a chore for good grades

• Punishing a student for misbehavior

• Ignoring a student who shouts out