B.F. Skinner Review

What is the primary focus of Skinner's study in behaviorism?

• The role of genetics in behavior

• How behaviors are learned through rewards and consequences

• The impact of environment on behavior

• The influence of cognitive processes on behavior

Which concept involves actions being repeated if rewarded and avoided if punished?

• Operant Conditioning

• Classical Conditioning

• Observational Learning

• Cognitive Dissonance

What were early self-paced learning devices that influenced modern technology called?

• Learning Apps

• Teaching Machines

• Interactive Whiteboards

• Digital Textbooks

What is considered more effective than punishment in promoting good behavior?

• Negative Reinforcement

• Positive Reinforcement

• Extinction

• Punitive Measures

What is the term for learning in small steps with immediate feedback?

• Programmed Instruction

• Massed Practice

• Distributed Practice

• Rote Memorization

Which learning method allows students to learn at their own speed?

• Peer Tutoring

• Self-Paced Learning

• Group Learning

• Traditional Classroom Learning

In what areas has behaviorism influenced education?

• Online learning, behavior management, and training

• Only traditional classroom settings

• Sports coaching and physical education

• Art and music education

What did Skinner study in relation to language learning?

• The role of grammar in language acquisition

• How reinforcement shapes language learning

• The impact of vocabulary size on fluency

• The influence of cultural context on language

What is a token economy?

• A financial system for managing classroom funds

• A reward system for good behavior

• A method for teaching mathematics

• A strategy for reducing classroom noise

Which method is used for teaching children with autism?

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Psychoanalysis

• Montessori Method