
Understanding Skinner's Operant Conditioning
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is operant conditioning?
A type of learning where behaviour is controlled by consequences.
A type of learning where behaviour is controlled by stimuli.
A type of learning where behaviour is controlled by observation.
A type of learning where behaviour is controlled by imitation.
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Who is considered the father of operant conditioning?
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Taking away a toy when a child misbehaves.
Giving a child a sweet for completing their homework.
Scolding a child for not cleaning their room.
Ignoring a child when they throw a tantrum.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is negative reinforcement?
Adding something unpleasant to decrease a behaviour.
Removing something unpleasant to increase a behaviour.
Adding something pleasant to increase a behaviour.
Removing something pleasant to decrease a behaviour.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of punishment in operant conditioning?
Giving a child extra playtime for good behaviour.
Taking away a child's video game for not doing chores.
Ignoring a child when they are crying.
Giving a child a sticker for good grades.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a primary reinforcer?
A reinforcer that is learned and not naturally satisfying.
A reinforcer that is naturally satisfying and does not need to be learned.
A reinforcer that is used to punish behaviour.
A reinforcer that is used to ignore behaviour.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did B.F. Skinner study operant conditioning?
By using a maze for rats.
By using a puzzle box for cats.
By using a Skinner box for animals.
By using a mirror for monkeys.
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