Thorndike's Connectionism Quiz

Who was the psychologist behind the theory of connectionism?

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• Edward Lee Thorndike

• John Watson

Thorndike's 'Law of Effect' suggests that:

• Learning is automatic regardless of consequences

• Responses followed by satisfying outcomes are strengthened

• Repetition alone ensures learning

• Learning occurs only when rewards are present

What was Thorndike's famous experiment that demonstrated his learning theory?

• Little Albert experiment

• Skinner Box

• Puzzle Box Experiment

• Classical Conditioning with dogs

According to Thorndike, 'practice alone' does not guarantee learning, a concept related to which law?

• Law of Exercise

• Law of Readiness

• Law of Effect

• Law of Repetition

Which of the following statements aligns with Thorndike's Law of Readiness?

• Learning occurs only when external rewards are provided

• Individuals learn best when they are physically and mentally prepared

• Intelligence plays no role in learning

• Punishment enhances memory retention

The 'Law of Exercise' states that:

• Repetition strengthens connections between stimulus and response

• Learning is based solely on trial and error

• Rewards are the only factor in learning

• Only innate behaviors can be learned

Thorndike's experiments with cats in puzzle boxes helped demonstrate:

• Reflex learning

• Operant conditioning

• Trial-and-error learning

• Cognitive development

Which of the following best describes Thorndike's theory?

• Learning occurs through conditioning only

• Learning results from forming associations between stimuli and responses

• Learning depends entirely on genetics

• Learning does not involve external consequences

According to Thorndike, what happens to behaviors that lead to unsatisfactory outcomes?

• They are ignored

• They are strengthened

• They are weakened

• They are automatically repeated

Thorndike's principles influenced which 'modern' learning theory?

• Cognitive Development Theory

• Social Learning Theory

• Behaviorism

• Humanistic Learning Theory