Biological and Behaviourist Approach Quiz

What is the study of the biological basis of behavior known as?

• Chemical engineering

• Astronomy

• Political science

• Behavioral neuroscience or biopsychology

Which scientist is known for his work on classical conditioning with the famous experiment involving dogs?

• Ivan Pavlov

• Isaac Newton

• Marie Curie

• Charles Darwin

What is the term for behavior that is genetically programmed?

• Random behavior

• Conscious behavior

• Instinctive behavior

• Learned behavior

Who proposed the theory of operant conditioning?

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Abraham Maslow

What is the process by which a behavior is strengthened or weakened by its consequences?

• Pavlovian conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Observational learning

• Classical conditioning

What is the name of the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward in the brain?

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Endorphins

• Dopamine

What is the name of the theory that suggests that certain behaviors evolved because they were adaptive for our ancestors?

• Behaviorism

• Evolutionary psychology

• Intelligent design

• Creationism

What is the name of the reflex in which a newborn baby turns its head in the direction of a touch on the cheek?

• Smiling reflex

• Blinking reflex

• Rooting reflex

• Kicking reflex

Who is known for his work on the biological basis of aggression and the role of hormones in behavior?

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Konrad Lorenz

• Sigmund Freud

What is the name of the process by which an organism learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus?

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Pavlovian conditioning

• Social conditioning