Quiz on Pavlov's Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning

Who is known for the discovery of classical conditioning?

• Ivan Pavlov

• John Watson

• Albert Bandura

• B.F. Skinner

What does the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) automatically elicit?

• Neutral Response

• Unconditioned Response

• Conditioned Stimulus

• Conditioned Response

In Pavlov's experiment, what was the Conditioned Stimulus (CS)?

• Bell ringing

• Lab worker

• Dog salivating

• Food

What is the process called that weakens a conditioned response?

• Extinction

• Reinforcement

• Recovery

• Generalization

What is an example of Vicarious Reinforcement?

• A child is scolded for talking in class.

• A child learns to say 'please' after seeing an older sibling praised.

• A student fails a test and studies harder.

• A person avoids a behavior after seeing someone punished.

What type of reinforcement involves the addition of something valuable?

• Positive Reinforcement

• Negative Reinforcement

• Extinction

• Punishment

What is the term for the temporary return of an extinguished response?

• Unconditioned Response

• Conditioned Response

• Stimulus Generalization

• Spontaneous Recovery

In operant conditioning, what does punishment do?

• Extinguishes behavior

• Reinforces behavior

• Decreases target behavior

• Increases target behavior

What is an example of a Fixed-Ratio Schedule?

• Winning a lottery after a variable number of entries

• Receiving a discount after a certain number of purchases

• Getting paid every week for work done

• Getting food after a specific time interval

What is the main focus of social learning theory?

• Learning through direct experience

• Learning through observation of others

• Learning through reinforcement

• Learning through punishment