Behaviourism Quiz

Who is associated with operant conditioning?

• Pavlov

• Skinner

• Watson

• Bandura

What is an antecedent in behaviourism?

• The result of a behaviour

• The reward given after behaviour

• A stimulus that triggers expected behaviour

• A punishment

What type of conditioning involves association between two stimuli?

• Operant

• Cognitive

• Classical

• Mastery

What is positive reinforcement?

• Taking away something unpleasant to increase behaviour

• Adding something pleasant to increase behaviour

• Giving punishment to reduce behaviour

• Ignoring the behaviour completely

Which study involved teaching a child to fear a white rat?

• Skinner’s Box

• Pavlov’s Dogs

• Watson’s Little Albert

• Bandura’s Bobo Doll

What behaviourist strategy involves repeated practice until secure understanding is achieved?

• Mastery Learning

• Inquiry-based learning

• Social learning

• Experiential learning

What consequence decreases the likelihood of a behaviour recurring?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Punishment

In Pavlov’s study, the bell is considered a:

• Unconditioned stimulus

• Conditioned stimulus

• Punishment

• Behavioural response

What does continuity refer to in behaviourism?

• Spontaneous behaviour changes

• Learning by watching others

• Repeated experiences forming habits

• Unpredictable responses to stimuli

Which of these is an example of direct instruction?

• Role play

• Student self-assessment

• Teacher-led modelling and practice

• Group debate