BEHAVIORISM-THEORETICAL LEARNING PERSPECTIVE

1. A teacher wants to increase student participation during discussions. Which of the following represents the BEST application of positive reinforcement based on behaviorist principles?

• A. Giving students extra assignments when they participate

• B. Providing immediate praise and small rewards for contributions

• C. Ignoring students who are not participating to force engagement

• D. Removing points from students who do not speak up

2. (Multiple Response) Key Principles of Behaviorism

Which of the following are core principles of behaviorism in learning?

• A. Learning is influenced primarily by external stimuli

• B. Cognitive reflection is more important than observable behaviors

• C. Reinforcement and punishment shape behavior over time

• D. Intrinsic motivation is more powerful than external reinforcement

3. A school wants to train its teachers in behaviorist techniques to improve student learning. Which of the following methods would be the MOST effective in ensuring teachers apply operant conditioning in their classrooms?

• A. Providing teachers with theoretical readings about reinforcement strategies to make them force students do their assignments

• B. Having teachers observe expert educators applying behaviorist techniques to let them mimic their techniques

• C. Conducting role-playing exercises where teachers practice reinforcement and punishment strategies

• D. Allowing teachers to experiment freely with different classroom management techniques

4. Arrange the following steps in correct sequence when using behavior modification to improve classroom behavior:

1. 1. Define the desired behavior clearly

2. 2. Select appropriate reinforcement or punishment

3. 3. Monitor student progress and adjust reinforcement strategies

   4. Implement the reinforcement consistently

• A. 1 → 2 → 4 → 3
  
  
  

• 2. B. 2 → 1 → 3 → 4

• 2. C. 1 → 3 → 2 → 4

• 2. D. 4 → 1 → 3 → 2

5. A teacher implements a token economy system where students earn points for good behavior, which they can exchange for privileges. What behaviorist principle is being applied?

• A. Negative reinforcement

• B. Positive reinforcement

• C. Extinction

• D. Classical conditioning

6. (Scenario-Based) Punishment and Its Effectiveness

A teacher notices that students keep talking during lectures. If the teacher applies negative punishment, which of the following actions would BEST align with this approach?

• A. Giving extra homework to students who disrupt the class

• B. Praising students who remain silent and punishing those who talk

• C. Taking away a privilege, such as free time, from disruptive students

• D. Yelling at students to make them stop talking

7. Which of the following are valid criticisms or limitations of behaviorism in learning? (Select TWO)

• A. It does not consider internal cognitive processes like thinking and problem-solving

• B. It is too focused on motivation and ignores external factors

• C. It may not promote deep understanding, only surface-level learning

• D. It discourages reinforcement, which is crucial in skill-building

8. Arrange the following steps in correct order for applying a behavioral intervention in the classroom:

1. Identify problem behavior and define expected behavior

2. Introduce reinforcements or consequences

3. Monitor progress and collect data

4. Adjust reinforcement strategies as needed
   
   
   

• A. 1 → 3 → 2 → 4

• B. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4

• C. 3 → 1 → 2 → 4

• D. 2 → 1 → 4 → 3

9. A teacher notices that students constantly ask unnecessary questions to get attention. To apply extinction, what should the teacher do?

• A. Ignore the behavior and stop giving attention to these questions

• B. Scold students so they stop asking questions

• C. Reward students when they ask meaningful questions

• D. Give students extra work whenever they ask unnecessary questions

12. (Multiple Response) Classical vs. Operant Conditioning in the Classroom

Which of the following correctly differentiate classical and operant conditioning in the learning environment? (Select TWO)

• A. Classical conditioning involves learning through association, while operant conditioning involves consequences shaping behavior

• B. Operant conditioning focuses on reinforcing voluntary behaviors, whereas classical conditioning deals with involuntary responses

• C. Classical conditioning is more effective for teaching new behaviors than operant conditioning as it is the most traditionally used in most classrooms

• D. Operant conditioning always involves punishment, whereas classical conditioning does not with only reward system is the most significant characteristic