Learning And Behaviour Set 3
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This set of Learning and Behaviour Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Learning And Behaviour Set 3
Q1 | Which learning theory says that a set stimulus, over a period of time, will produce the sameresponse every time?
- classical conditioning
- insight learning
- drive motive
- operant conditioning
Q2 | What are the three laws of Thorndike's law?
- law of exercise
- law of effect
- law of readiness
- a, b & c
Q3 | Which of the following is/are part of the definition of learning?
- change in behaviour
- relatively permanent
- brought about by experience
- all of the above
Q4 | Pavlov's initial interest in classical conditioning was stimulated when he observed his research dogssalivating at the sight of
- food
- the attendants
- the saliva
- the food dish
Q5 | In classical conditioning, an unlearned, inborn reaction to an unconditioned stimulus is a(n)
- unconditioned stimulus
- unconditioned response
- conditioned stimulus
- conditioned response
Q6 | In Pavlov's classic experiment, meat powder was the
- unconditioned stimulus
- unconditioned response
- conditioned stimulus
- conditioned response
Q7 | Classical conditioning apparently plays a role in the development of
- resistance to disease
- allergic reactions
- sexual arousal
- all of the above
Q8 | Irrational fears that are thought to be caused by classical conditioning are called
- psychosomatic illness
- avoidance behaviour
- phobias
- stimulus discrimination
Q9 | Learning that results from the consequences of behaviours called
- extinguished conditioning
- operant conditioning
- classical conditioning
- positive conditioning
Q10 | If positive reinforcement is not given within a short time following the response, learning willproceed slowly. This phenomenon is called
- delay of reinforcement
- extinction
- conditioned response
- consistency
Q11 | Jill was trying to operantly condition her dog to roll over. Each time her dog rolled over sheimmediately said "good dog." However, the dog did not roll over on command. Which of the following may best explain why?
- jill used inconsistent reinforcement
- the cs did not match the cr
- jill should have delayed reinforcement
- saying "good dog" was not reinforcing
Q12 | Reinforcers that are innately reinforcing, such as food, water, and warmth are called
- primary reinforcers
- secondary reinforcers
- extinguished reinforcers
- superstitious reinforcers
Q13 | If a child is rewarded for appropriate behavior every 15 minutes, what type of schedule is beingused?
- fixed ratio
- variable ratio
- fixed interval
- variable interval
Q14 | Salespeople who are paid exclusively by commission are reinforced on which type of schedule?
- fixed ratio
- fixed interval
- variable ratio
- variable interval
Q15 | If you wanted to teach a chicken to "play" the piano, you should
- wait for a musically inclined chicken to show up
- extinguish piano-playing behavior
- use shaping
- use negative reinforcement
Q16 | Behavior that is reinforced because it causes a negative event to stop is called
- shaping
- punishment
- escape conditioning
- avoidance conditioning
Q17 | Both escape conditioning and avoidance conditioning are forms of
- superstitious behavior
- positive reinforcement
- negative reinforcement
- secondary reinforcement
Q18 | Which of the following is suggested as a guideline for the use of punishment?
- do not use physical punishment
- do not give punishment mixed with rewards
- make it clear to the individual which behavior is being punished
- all of the above
Q19 | If the consequence of a behavior is negative and the frequency of that behavior decreases, the behavior has been
- positively reinforced
- negatively reinforced
- disinhibited
- punished
Q20 | Which of the following is correct?
- classical conditioning usually involves reflexive behavior, while operant conditioning usually involves more complicated, spontaneous behavior.
- classical conditioning usually involves more complicated, spontaneous behavior, while operant conditioning involves reflexive behavior.
- in classical conditioning, the reinforcement is contingent on the behavior of the learner.
- in operant conditioning the ucs and cs occur independently of the learner\s behavior.
Q21 | John loves to receive mail. Over the years, he has learned to tell the difference between the soundof the mail truck and the other cars and trucks that pass his house. What process is at work here?
- stimulus discrimination
- stimulus generalization
- extinction
- negative reinforcement
Q22 | After Little Albert was conditioned to fear a white rat, he also displayed fear responses to a whiterabbit and a white coat. This is an example of
- stimulus generalization
- stimulus discrimination
- variable interval reinforcement
- superstitious behavior
Q23 | An intense internal force that motivates behavior is known as a(n)
- incentive
- drive
- reinforcement
- reward
Q24 | What, according to Hull, is reinforcing?
- drive reduction
- drive induction
- incentive reduction
- incentive deduction
Q25 | If drive motivation is based on deprivation, incentive motivation is based on
- drive reduction
- habit strength
- inhibition
- reward value