Behaviorism

Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

• True

• False

… is regarded as the father of Operant Conditioning

• G.A. Miller

• T. Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• none of the above

According to Behavionists, learning is the result of codependency between the stimuli that the individual receives from his environment and his reactions to them.

• True

• False

Choose the basic principles of Classical Conditioning

• Empowerment

• Amortization

• Generalization

• Discrimination

• Experimental neurosis

The interpretation given by B.F. Skinner for the dependent learning is not the most accepted and widely used form of behaviorism

• True

• False

Choose the theorist who dealt with the Classical conditioning

• P.I. Pavlov

• E.L. Thornidike

• J.B. Watson

• all the above

What is reinforcement in behavioral phycology?

• The action or process of reinforcing or strengthening.

• The plan that defines what reactions will be strengthened and which not

• Extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force.

• The strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic.

The dependent stimulus that causes the full dependency is called C-class dependency.

• True

• False

Choose the correct answer:

• Reinforcers are stimuli or events that bring about the desired results and are separated into primary and secondary amplifiers

• The punishment is defined as the synonym of reinforcement, since it is not designed to weaken or eliminate a response is an event that increases the behavior that follows.

• According to Skinner, the coupling between behavior and consistency does not lead to the contingency

Some of the applications of the Operant conditioning are the ILS, the Programmed instruction and the Behavior modification

• True

• False