Conditioning

Getting a soft drink after putting money into a vending machine is an example of:

• Positive Reinforcement

• Positive Punishment

• Negative Reinforcement

• Negative Punishment

My dad puts on his seatbelt to make his car stop beeping; this is an example of:

• positive reinforcement

• negative reinforcement

• conditioned reinforcement

• unconditioned reinforcement

When you were little you visited your friend's grandmother every week. Everytime you visited she gave you a cookie. Eventually, you were happy and relaxed everytime you saw your friend's grandmother even though you were normally anxious around adults. What is the unconditioned stimulus?

• your friend's grandmother

• the cookie

• relaxed feeling after eating the cookie

• relaxed feeling around your friend's grandmother

Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning in social settings?

• A child feeling happy when hearing the ice cream truck music

• A student studying hard to get good grades

• A person exercising regularly to stay fit

• A worker receiving a bonus for good performance

In the context of social conditioning, what does the term 'socialization' refer to?

• The process of learning to interact with others

• The act of attending social events

• The ability to make friends easily

• The skill of public speaking

Which of the following best describes operant conditioning in a classroom setting?

• A teacher giving praise to students who answer correctly

• Students listening to a lecture

• A student daydreaming during class

• A teacher writing notes on the board

What is a conditioned response in the context of social behavior?

• A learned reaction to a specific stimulus

• An innate reaction to a stimulus

• A spontaneous reaction without prior learning

• A reaction based on instinct

Which of the following scenarios is an example of negative reinforcement in social interactions?

• A person stops nagging when their partner does the dishes

• A child receives a toy for good behavior

• A student gets detention for being late

• A worker is praised for meeting deadlines

In social studies, what is the role of 'peer conditioning'?

• Influencing behavior through peer pressure

• Teaching peers new skills

• Engaging in group activities

• Competing with peers

Which of the following is an example of vicarious conditioning in a social context?

• Learning to fear dogs after seeing a friend bitten

• Developing a taste for spicy food

• Practicing a musical instrument

• Reading a book about history