Multiple-Choice Questions on Behavioral Learning Theory

Who are the three key figures associated with Behavioral Learning Theory?

• Albert Bandura, Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov

• Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, John B. Watson

• Carl Rogers, Ivan Pavlov, John Dewey

• B.F. Skinner, Jean Piaget, Howard Gardner

What is the main focus of Behavioral Learning Theory?

• Emotions and thoughts

• Observable behaviors and surroundings

• Dreams and subconscious mind

• Personal growth and creativity

What did Ivan Pavlov's famous experiment involve?

• Teaching a child to fear a white rat

• Conditioning dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell

• Training monkeys to use tools

• Rewarding rats for pressing a lever

What is an example of positive reinforcement in education?

• Taking away free time for breaking rules

• Praising a student for completing their homework

• Assigning extra homework for disruptive behavior

• Canceling a trip for poor class performance

In Operant Conditioning, what does negative reinforcement do?

• Encourages behavior by adding a positive reward

• Stops behavior by introducing something unpleasant

• Encourages behavior by removing something unpleasant

• Stops behavior by taking away a privilege

What was the goal of John B. Watson's 'Little Albert' experiment?

• Show how positive reinforcement encourages behavior

• Demonstrate that fear can be conditioned

• Understand natural instincts of children

• Study the effects of punishment on learning

Which teaching method uses Classical Conditioning?

• Allowing students to skip a quiz for timely submissions

• Pairing task completion with praise or stickers

• Assigning extra homework to discourage disruptions

• Canceling events for failure to meet expectations

What is an example of negative punishment?

• Taking away free time for incomplete homework

• Praising a student for good behavior

• Adding more homework for disruptions

• Allowing students to leave early for finishing tasks

What is the primary aim of Skinner's Operant Conditioning?

• Associate fear with specific stimuli

• Use rewards and punishments to shape behavior

• Teach animals to salivate at specific sounds

• Focus on unconscious thoughts and feelings

Which of the following describes generalization in Watson’s experiment?

• Little Albert only feared white rats after the experiment

• Little Albert feared other objects like rabbits and fur coats

• Little Albert overcame his fear quickly

• Little Albert showed no response to the white rat