Quiz on Behaviorism and Personality Theories

What does behaviorism emphasize in terms of human behavior?

• Internal thoughts and emotions

• Environmental influences

• Genetic predispositions

• Cognitive processes

Who is considered the founder of behaviorism?

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• John B. Watson

• Sigmund Freud

What is the Tabula Rasa concept?

• Individuals have predetermined personalities

• Individuals are shaped by genetics

• Individuals are born as a blank slate

• Individuals are born with innate traits

Which type of conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus?

• Cognitive conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Social conditioning

What is the role of reinforcement in operant conditioning?

• Decreases the likelihood of a behavior

• Only applies to negative behaviors

• Increases the likelihood of a behavior

• Has no effect on behavior

What does behaviorism reject in its study of personality?

• Learning experiences

• Observable behavior

• Internal processes

• Environmental factors

What is an example of positive reinforcement?

• Stopping a loud noise when a task is completed

• Taking away privileges

• Giving a reward for good grades

• Assigning extra chores for misbehavior

Which of the following is a key principle of operant conditioning?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Reinforcement and punishment

• Neutral stimulus

• Conditioned response

What is the implication of behaviorism regarding free will?

• Free will is a myth

• Behavior is entirely determined by environmental factors

• Individuals have complete free will

• Free will exists but is limited

What type of reinforcement occurs when an aversive stimulus is removed?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment