Psychology: Learning & Classical Conditioning

What is the definition of learning according to psychologists?

• A short-term change in behavior based on experience

• The ability to remember past events

• A long-term change in behavior based on experience

• A temporary change in behavior due to external factors

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What are the two main types of learning discussed in the Nearpod video?

• Classical conditioning and operant conditioning

• Observational learning and social learning

• Cognitive learning and behavioral learning

• Sensory learning and motor learning

In classical conditioning, what is an unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?

• A neutral stimulus that becomes associated with a conditioned stimulus.

• A stimulus that naturally triggers a response

• A learned response to a conditioned stimulus.

• A stimulus that is paired with a conditioned response.

How does operant conditioning work?

• By pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus

• By associating a behavior with a consequence

• By observing and imitating others.

• By forming mental representations of information.

What is a positive reinforcer?

• Something that is added to increase a behavior

• Something that is removed to increase a behavior

• Something that is added to decrease a behavior

• Something that is removed to decrease a behavior

What is a negative reinforcer?

• Something that is added to increase a behavior

• Something that is removed to increase a behavior

• Something that is added to decrease a behavior

• Something that is removed to decrease a behavior

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In the pigeon experiment, what was used as a positive reinforcer to teach pigeons to appreciate art?

• Water

• A bell

• Food

• A shock

What psychological principle was demonstrated when the pigeons chose Impressionist paintings over Cubist paintings?

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Stimulus generalization

• Stimulus discrimination

What was the conditioned stimulus in the case of Little Albert?

• A small enclosed space

• A white rat

• A high chair

• A loud noise

The researcher responsible for discovering classical conditioning was...

• Skinner

• Piaget

• Kohlberg

• Pavlov