Operant and Classical Conditioning Quiz

Which of the following is a key difference between classical and operant conditioning?

• Classical conditioning involves reinforcement after the response

• Operant conditioning involves reinforcement before the response

• Classical conditioning involves a neutral stimulus becoming conditioned

• Operant conditioning involves a neutral stimulus becoming conditioned

Who proposed the law of effect?

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• Edward Thorndike

• John Watson

What is the main difference in stimulus timing between classical and operant conditioning?

• In classical conditioning, the stimulus occurs after the response

• In operant conditioning, the stimulus occurs before the response

• In classical conditioning, the stimulus occurs before the response

• In operant conditioning, the stimulus occurs independently of the response

What is the main reason we show up for work according to the law of effect?

• Love for the job

• Getting paid

• Social interaction

• Personal growth

What is the purpose of the lever or disk in a Skinner box?

• To provide exercise

• To dispense food

• To play music

• To light up the box

What is removed in negative punishment to decrease the likelihood of a behavior?

• A positive stimulus

• A desirable stimulus

• An undesirable stimulus

• A neutral stimulus

What is an example of positive punishment?

• Giving a child a toy for good behavior.

• Scolding a student to stop texting in class.

• Removing a toy when a child misbehaves.

• Praising a student for completing homework.

What is a primary reinforcer for humans according to the text?

• Money

• Praise

• Water

• Stickers

What is the purpose of using money as a secondary reinforcer?

• To satisfy basic needs directly

• To buy other things

• To be used on a remote island

• To be saved for future use

What is a key principle of behavior modification?

• Using punishment frequently

• Reinforcing desired behaviors

• Ignoring all behaviors

• Using random reinforcements