Learning Theories

Which of the following is the main principle of classical conditioning?

• Learning occurs by association.

• Learning occurs through reinforcement.

• Learning occurs through observation and imitation.

Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?

• A dog learns to salivate at the sound of a bell because it has been paired with food.

• A child learns to avoid touching a hot stove because they have been burned in the past.

• A rat learns to press a lever to get food because it is rewarded with food each time it does so.

• A child learns to ride a bike by observing their parents ride bikes.

Which of the following is the main principle of operant conditioning?

• Learning occurs by association.

• Learning occurs through reinforcement.

• Learning occurs through observation and imitation.

• Learning occurs through cognitive processes.

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

• A dog learns to salivate at the sound of a bell because it has been paired with food.

• A child learns to avoid touching a hot stove because they have been burned in the past.

• A rat learns to press a lever to get food because it is rewarded with food each time it does so.

• A child learns to ride a bike by observing their parents ride bikes.

What is observational learning?

• Learning that occurs through observation and imitation.

• Learning that occurs by association between a stimulus and a response.

• Learning that occurs through reinforcement and punishment.

• Learning that occurs through cognitive processes.

Which of the following is an example of observational learning?

• A child learns to ride a bike by watching their parents ride bikes.

• A dog learns to salivate at the sound of a bell because it has been paired with food.

• A rat learns to press a lever to get food because it is rewarded with food each time it does so.

• A student learns how to solve a math problem by using a formula.

What is Thorndike's law of effect?

• The law of effect states that behaviours that are followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviours that are followed by negative consequences are less likely to be repeated.

• The law of effect states that learning occurs through association between a stimulus and a response.

• The law of effect states that learning is the acquisition of knowledge, skill, attitudes, or understanding as a result of experience.

• The law of effect states that learning occurs through observation and imitation.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in Thorndike's law of effect?

• Reinforcement

• Punishment

• Consequences

• Association