Learning Theories Quiz

Learning Theories Quiz

11th Grade

25 Qs

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Learning Theories Quiz

Learning Theories Quiz

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11th Grade

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Virginia Harvey

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary distinction between classical and operant conditioning?

Classical conditioning focuses on voluntary behaviors, while operant conditioning focuses on involuntary responses.

Classical conditioning pairs stimuli, while operant conditioning uses reinforcement and punishment.

Operant conditioning involves reflexive responses, while classical conditioning involves active behaviors.

Operant conditioning does not require reinforcement, unlike classical conditioning.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does habituation differ from extinction?

Habituation reduces responsiveness to repeated stimuli, while extinction reduces conditioned responses.

Habituation strengthens associations, while extinction weakens them.

Extinction eliminates innate responses, while habituation eliminates learned responses.

Extinction applies only to reinforcement, while habituation applies only to punishment.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes the process of acquisition in classical conditioning?

The conditioned response diminishes over time.

The conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus.

The conditioned response is first established by repeated pairing of stimuli.

The subject learns to differentiate between stimuli.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes a conditioned stimulus from an unconditioned stimulus?

A conditioned stimulus always produces a reflexive response.

A conditioned stimulus triggers a learned response, while an unconditioned stimulus triggers a natural response.

An unconditioned stimulus must be paired with reinforcement, while a conditioned stimulus does not.

Both stimuli produce identical responses.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is taste aversion considered an example of biological preparedness?

It can only occur after multiple pairings of stimuli.

It develops even when reinforcement is absent.

It reflects an innate tendency to associate certain stimuli with illness.

It is equally likely to occur with all types of stimuli.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination?

Generalization involves differentiating stimuli, while discrimination involves reacting similarly to all stimuli.

Discrimination applies only to operant conditioning, while generalization applies only to classical conditioning.

Generalization causes the same response to similar stimuli, while discrimination distinguishes between them.

Discrimination is learned faster than generalization.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example demonstrates reinforcement shaping behavior?

A dog stops barking when its owner scolds it.

A child gradually learns to ride a bike through praise at each stage of progress.

A student studies less because a teacher cancels tests.

A cat avoids a room after being startled by a loud noise there.

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