Behaviourist Perspective in Psychology Quiz

Who developed the theory of classical conditioning?

• Sigmund Freud

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Carl Rogers

What did Pavlov use to measure the production of saliva in dogs?

• Heart rate monitors

• Saliva collection tubes

• Stomach and mouth monitors

• Brain activity sensors

What is a conditioned stimulus?

• A stimulus that is unlearned

• A stimulus that produces an automatic response

• A stimulus that requires no learning

• A stimulus that elicits a response through learning

What did Pavlov use as a neutral stimulus in his experiments?

• A light

• A bell

• A whistle

• A clap

What did the dog learn to associate with food in Pavlov's experiment?

• The sound of a bell

• The sight of a bowl

• The smell of food

• The presence of a person

What does the behaviourist perspective include in terms of personality traits?

• Intelligence and creativity

• Shyness and confidence

• Empathy and sympathy

• Leadership and teamwork

What is a Skinner box used for?

• To measure intelligence

• To study operant conditioning

• To test memory

• To analyze dreams

What happens when an animal presses a lever in a Skinner box?

• It receives a shock

• It hears a sound

• A food pellet is released

• A light turns on

What type of reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Neutral reinforcement

• Punishment

What is an example of negative reinforcement in humans?

• Receiving a reward for good behavior

• Taking a painkiller to relieve a headache

• Getting a bonus at work

• Studying to get good grades