Behaviorism in Psychology Quiz

What is the main focus of behaviorism in psychology?

• Studying observable behaviors

• Analyzing thoughts and feelings

• Exploring unconscious desires

• Examining emotional responses

Who is known for his work on classical conditioning?

• Ivan Pavlov

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Jean Piaget

What is an unconditioned stimulus (US)?

• A stimulus that naturally triggers a response

• A learned response to a stimulus

• A neutral stimulus that triggers a response

• A stimulus that is ignored by the subject

What is a conditioned response (CR)?

• A learned response to the conditioned stimulus

• A natural, unlearned reaction to a stimulus

• A response that occurs without any stimulus

• A response that is not associated with any stimulus

Who expanded on Pavlov's ideas and founded behaviorism as a formal school of thought in psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

What did John B. Watson believe psychology should focus on?

• Unconscious thoughts

• Observable behaviors

• Dream analysis

• Cognitive processes

What was the main idea demonstrated in Watson's experiment with "Little Albert"?

• Emotions are innate

• Emotions can be conditioned

• Emotions are irrelevant

• Emotions are purely genetic

According to Watson, what shapes behavior entirely?

• Genetic predispositions

• Environmental factors

• Innate abilities

• Random chance

What did Watson believe about behavior?

• It is shaped entirely by genetic factors.

• It is shaped entirely by environmental factors.

• It is shaped by random chance.

• It is shaped by personal choice.

What concept did Watson apply to emotions?

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Learning by association

• Cognitive dissonance