Classical Conditioning Quiz

How is a conditioned stimulus similar to an unconditioned stimulus?

• Both must be learned.

• Both are natural responses that occur automatically.

• Neither one elicits a response.

• Both elicit a response.

The goal of classical conditioning is for a conditioned stimulus to elicit

• reinforcement.

• an unconditioned stimulus.

• a conditioned response.

• an automatic response.

Joe, the family dog, runs to the front door if the front doorbell rings and to the back door if the back doorbell makes its buzzing sound. Joe has learned

• spontaneous recovery.

• extinction.

• generalization.

• discrimination.

The opposite of acquisition is

• generalization.

• extinction.

• discrimination.

• aversion.

Which of these series of terms is most closely associated with B.F. Skinner?

• fixed-ratio schedule

• classical conditioning

• secondary reinforcer

• operant conditioning

• unconditioned stimulus

Petra has learned that if she jumps up and down in her crib, her father will come and pick her up. This is an example of

• classical conditioning

• operant conditioning

• avoidance conditioning

• chaining

Which of the following is an example of an unpredictable reinforcement schedule?

• variable interval

• continuous

• fixed ratio

• fixed interval

A prison works to modify inmates’ behavior by giving out “chips” for good behavior. These chips can be redeemed for snacks and special privileges. What is this?

• mimicry

• disinhibition

• a token economy

• cognitive mapping

Mike says he cannot find a good part-time job because he is unlucky. What is he exhibiting?

• disinhibition

• learned helplessness

• programmed learning

• aversion control

In ________________, the material being taught is broken into a series of simpler units called frames.

• modeling

• latent learning

• computer-assisted instruction

• rote learning

• cognitive mapping