Educational Psychology Quiz

What is an example of associative learning from your daily life or classroom experiences?

Behaviorism is an empirically rigorous science focused on ​ (a)   behaviors and not ​ (b)   internal ​ (c)   .

• observable
• unobservable
• mental processes

What stands out to you as an important factor about operant conditioning?

2 min video

Establishing classroom management techniques for a classroom relies heavily on operant conditioning principles. Using operant conditioning can give students (a)   feedback about their behavior.

Match the following

• Verbal praise

• Negative reinforcer

• Verbal reprimand

• Positive reinforcer

• Safety

• Positive punishment

• Removing a homework assignment if goals are met

• Negative Punishment

• Losing recess time

• Primary reinforcer

Why is Jill more likely to sustain her conditioned response than her brother?

• Jill is a girl and, therefore more responsible.

• The reinforcement schedules used for Jill are more likely to promote long-term changes.

• Jill was given stronger positive reinforcers than her brother.

• Both positive and negative reinforcers were used to shape Jill's behavior.

Which of the following are characteristics of a classroom that promotes self-regulated learning?

• Trust & Mutual Respect

• Offers opportunities for intellectual challenges

• Facilitates feelings of control/autonomy

• Encourages children to reflect on how they do things

What stands out to you as an important factor about operant conditioning?

2 min video

Why is Jill more likely to sustain her conditioned response than her brother?

• Jill is a girl and, therefore more responsible.

• The reinforcement schedules used for Jill are more likely to promote long-term changes.

• Jill was given stronger positive reinforcers than her brother.

• Both positive and negative reinforcers were used to shape Jill's behavior.

What are 2 examples of self-reinforcement that you can promote and encourage in your classroom?