Behaviour Theories Worksheet

The principle behind the behaviourist theory is:

• Cognitive processes

• Observable behavior

• Innate ideas

• Social interactions

Fill in the blank: The behaviourist theory is based on the principle that children come into the world as _______.

• blank

• geniuses

• adults

• learners

Classical conditioning is a type of learning in which:

• a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus

• a behavior is strengthened by a consequence

• a behavior is weakened by a consequence

• a behavior is learned through observation

Operant conditioning is a type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences. Which of the following best describes this concept?

• Learning through observation

• Learning through consequences

• Learning through imitation

• Learning through association

Positive reinforcement is a technique used in behavioral psychology to:

• Encourage a behavior by adding a pleasant stimulus

• Discourage a behavior by adding an unpleasant stimulus

• Encourage a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus

• Discourage a behavior by removing a pleasant stimulus

The scientist who conducted studies into the digestive systems and is associated with classical conditioning is:

• Ivan Pavlov

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

Pavlov discovered that dogs would start to do what when they were presented with food?

• Bark

• Salivate

• Run away

• Jump

Pavlov conditioned the dogs to salivate in response to a bell by:

• feeding them after ringing the bell

• ringing the bell without feeding them

• feeding them before ringing the bell

• not using a bell at all

The main difference between Pavlov's and Skinner's findings on behavior is:

• Pavlov focused on classical conditioning, while Skinner focused on operant conditioning.

• Pavlov studied operant conditioning, while Skinner studied classical conditioning.

• Both focused on classical conditioning.

• Both focused on operant conditioning.

According to Skinner, behavior is influenced by:

• genetic factors

• environmental factors

• random chance

• divine intervention