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Social & Behavioral Learning Theories

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is defined as a change in an individual caused by experience.

2.

Ivan Pavlov and B.F. Skinner developed important behavioral theories that can be applied in the classroom.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In Pavlov's experiments, an automatic response that occurs without any prior training is a(n) ________.

a)

operant condition

b)

unconditioned response

c)

neutral stimulus

d)

observation

4.

If an individual's behavior is immediately followed by pleasurable consequences, the individual will engage in that behavior _________.

a)

less often

b)

more frequently

c)

never again

d)

the same amount

5.

_________ conditioning is the use of pleasant and unpleasant consequences to change behavior; _________ conditioning is pairing a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response.

(a)  

6.

Food, water, security and warmth are some examples of secondary reinforcers.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Positive and negative reinforcers _________ behaviors, whereas punishment is used to _________ behaviors.

(a)  

8.

Give an example of using positive reinforcement in the classroom.

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9.

You should try all possible reinforcement strategies before considering using punishment.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

_________ are examples of practical reinforcers teachers can use in the classroom.

a)

Praise and attention

b)

Grades and recognition

c)

Privileges and activity reinforcers

d)

Tangible reinforcers like toys or stickers

e)

All of the above

11.

It is not important to administer consequences quickly after a behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

(a)   is the withdrawing of consequences to eliminate a behavior.

13.

When using extinction, teachers should expect that

a)

the behavior will immediately disappear.

b)

the behavior will decrease at first, but return when the student gets his/her second wind.

c)

the behavior will increase at first, then slowly decline over time until it disappears.

d)

nothing will happen because extinction is never effective.

14.

When teachers call on students to raise their hands and give an answer, they are using a __________ schedule of reinforcement.

a)

fixed-ratio

b)

fixed-interval

c)

variable-interval

d)

variable-ratio

15.

Give an example of a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement in the classroom.

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16.

One way to increase generalization of a skill across several contexts is to

(a)  

17.

Modeling and vicarious learning are principles of social learning theories.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Cognitive behavior modification involves teaching students to monitor and regulate their own behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Modeling a task with a think-aloud and providing students with task completion forms are effective ways to encourage student (a)   .

20.

Teachers effectively create motivated and capable learners when they

a)

reinforce desired behaviors and reinforce student progress frequently.

b)

teach students to monitor and reinforce their own behaviors to promote self-regulation.

c)

use multiple examples and real-life simulations to help students learn to generalize skills.

d)

shape behaviors by breaking down complex tasks into smaller parts and reinforce progress toward the complex goal.

e)

All of the above.