Classical Conditioning Quiz

What is the main focus of behaviourist approaches to learning?

• Understanding underlying mental processes
• Exploring consciousness
• Studying observable behaviour
• Analyzing subjective thoughts

Which of the following is NOT a predominant behaviourist approach to explaining how learning occurs?

• Cognitive learning
• Operant conditioning
• Behaviour modification
• Classical conditioning

Who first described classical conditioning in the context of learning?

• Edward Thorndike
• John Watson
• F. Skinner
• Ivan Pavlov

According to behaviourist approaches, why is observable behaviour preferred over mental processes?

• It is difficult to observe
• It relies on self-reports
• It is more subjective
• It is easier to measure

What is classical conditioning?

• A form of observational learning
• A form of operant conditioning
• A type of learning through repeated association of stimuli
• A type of learning through rewards and punishments

Which of the following is a key principle of classical conditioning?

• Association of stimuli
• Negative punishment
• Cognitive processing
• Positive reinforcement

In classical conditioning, what is a stimulus?

• An involuntary reflex response
• A reaction by an organism
• A voluntary action by an organism
• Any object or event that elicits a response

What was the neutral stimulus in Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments?

• The sound of the bell

• The food
• The salivation response
• The sound of the spoon

Which phase of classical conditioning involves the association of two different stimuli?

• Discrimination
• Acquisition
• Extinction
• Generalization

What type of response is salivation in Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments?

• Unrelated
• Conscious
• Involuntary
• Voluntary