Operant Conditioning Quiz

Operant Conditioning Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

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9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of operant conditioning?

Cognitive development

Associating two stimuli

Consequences and their impact on behavior

Observational learning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Thorndike's experiment, what behavior did the cat learn to perform to receive a reward?

Meowing

Pushing a latch

Jumping

Scratching

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary reinforcer in Skinner's experiment with the rat?

The light

The lever

The food pellet

The sound

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Removing a homework assignment

Giving a student a gold star

Giving a speeding ticket

Spraying a cat with water

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of reinforcement schedule is used when a reward is given after a set number of responses?

Variable interval

Fixed ratio

Variable ratio

Fixed interval

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which reinforcement schedule is most likely used by slot machines?

Fixed ratio

Variable interval

Fixed interval

Variable ratio

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior?

Negative punishment

Positive punishment

Negative reinforcement

Positive reinforcement

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