Theories of Learning Quiz

Who is the psychologist associated with the accidental discovery of classical conditioning?

• Edward Thorndike

• Albert Bandura

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

What is the main concept of classical conditioning?

• Learning through trial and error

• Learning by association of two stimuli

• Learning through observation

• Learning through consequences

What is the law of effect associated with?

• Social learning theory

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Cognitive learning theory

Which theory is considered the 'bridge' between cognitive and behaviorist learning theories?

• Biological learning theory

• Social learning theory

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

What is the main concept of operant conditioning?

• Learning by association of two stimuli

• Learning through observation

• Learning through consequences

• Learning through trial and error

According to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, what are the necessary conditions for modeling?

• Attention, retention, reproduction, motivation

• Observation, imitation, reinforcement, punishment

• Stimulus, response, reinforcement, extinction

• Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment

What did Albert Bandura use to demonstrate his Social Learning Theory?

• Puzzle box

• Bobo doll

• Salivating dogs

• Cats in a maze

Which theory relies on the biological aspect of learning?

• Social learning theory

• Operant conditioning

• Cognitive learning theory

• Classical conditioning

In which theory is the response voluntary?

• Biological learning theory

• Social learning theory

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

What is the main difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

• Classical conditioning relies on consequences

• Response is involuntary in operant conditioning

• Response is voluntary in classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning relies on stimuli