Psychological Theory Quiz

What happened when rats were given a reward after pressing the bar?

• They stopped pressing the bar

• They pressed the bar less frequently

• They were more likely to press the bar again

• They ignored the bar

Which concept involves a thing or event causing a reaction?

• Operant Conditioning

• Stimulus

• Positive Reinforcement

• Negative Reinforcement

What type of conditioning involves reinforcement to modify behavior?

• Classical Conditioning

• Operant Conditioning

• Positive Reinforcement

• Stimulus

What is the conscious mind responsible for?

• Storing memories and skills

• Primitive instincts

• Experiences of the senses in the here and now

• Unconscious thoughts

Which part of the mind is easily accessible and stores experiences?

• Conscious mind

• Subconscious mind

• Unconscious mind

• Id

Which part of the mind is associated with primitive instincts?

• Conscious mind

• Subconscious mind

• Unconscious mind

• Id

What can the preconscious part of the mind do?

• Store future predictions

• Hold information that can be easily sourced

• Create new memories

• Erase unwanted thoughts

How does the unconscious influence behavior?

• By being fully aware

• By influencing decisions without awareness

• By providing clear instructions

• By storing only positive memories

Which part of the mind is described as being just under the surface?

• Conscious

• Preconscious

• Unconscious

• Subconscious

What is the primary function of the preconscious mind?

• To create new ideas

• To store easily accessible memories

• To predict future events

• To erase past experiences