Comparing Learning Theories

Which learning theory are the acronyms UCR, UCS, NS, CS, and CS used in?

• Classical learning

• Operant learning

• Social/observational learning

The neutral stimulus always becomes what?

• Unconditioned stimulus

• Conditioned response

• Conditioned stimulus

• Unconditioned response

In what learning style do people learn by modelling others' actions?

• Classical learning

• Operant learning

• Social/observational learning

Generalisation in classical conditioning applies to the _______ whereas generalisation in operant conditioning applies to the _______.

• Stimulus; Antecedent (environment)

• Antecedent (environment); Stimulus

• Stimulus; Stimulus

• Antecedent (environment); Antecedent

Which of these situations is an example of positive punishment?

• Getting given a sticker for doing well in class

• Feeling less stressed when you hand in your assignments

• Adding 5 minutes onto class time because people were being too loud

• Having your phone taken away because you stayed out past curfew

Which learning theory involves the use of reflexive behaviour?

• Classical learning

• Operant learning

• Social/observational learning

What is it called when a behaviour reoccurs after extinction?

• Deliberate recovery

• Spontaneous recovery

• Post extinction

• Reverse extinction

While reinforcement _____ behaviour, punishment _____ behaviour.

• Decreases; Increases

• Increases; Decreases

• Decreases; Decreases

• Increases; Increases

Which study was covered in the theory of social learning?

• Skinner

• Pavlov

• Bandura

What does the ABC stand for in operant conditioning?

• Aquisition, Behaviour, Condition

• Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence

• Application, Behaviour, Consequence

• Antecedent, Behaviour, Condition