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Unit 6 Prequiz

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  • Q1
    Which psychologist is best known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly with dogs?
    Albert Bandura
    F. Skinner
    Ivan Pavlov
    John Watson
    30s
  • Q2
    In the context of classical conditioning, what is the conditioned stimulus (CS) typically paired with to create a learned response?
    An unconditioned response (UR)
    A neutral stimulus (NS)
    An unconditioned stimulus (US)
    A conditioned response (CR)
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the term for when a conditioned response occurs in response to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus?
    Extinction
    Discrimination
    Generalization
    Acquisition
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the phenomenon called when a conditioned response returns after a rest period following extinction?
    Spontaneous recovery
    Second-order conditioning
    Reconditioning
    Extinction rebound
    30s
  • Q5
    In classical conditioning, what is the role of the neutral stimulus (NS) before conditioning occurs?
    It is the same as the unconditioned stimulus
    It does not elicit any response initially
    It triggers an unconditioned response
    It creates a conditioned response
    30s
  • Q6
    What term describes the diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer presented in classical conditioning?
    Generalization
    Discrimination
    Spontaneous recovery
    Extinction
    30s
  • Q7
    In classical conditioning, what does the unconditioned stimulus (US) naturally elicit?
    A conditioned stimulus (CS)
    A neutral stimulus (NS)
    An unconditioned response (UR)
    A conditioned response (CR)
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of a conditioned response in classical conditioning?
    Salivating when food is presented
    Feeling fear from a loud noise
    Flinching from a bright light
    Salivating when hearing a bell
    30s
  • Q9
    In classical conditioning, what is the term for the initial stage when a stimulus comes to evoke a response?
    Extinction
    Generalization
    Discrimination
    Acquisition
    30s
  • Q10
    What was the outcome of the Little Albert experiment conducted by John Watson?
    Little Albert became desensitized to all animals
    Little Albert showed no change in his behavior after the experiment
    Little Albert developed a fear of white rats and other similar stimuli
    Little Albert learned to enjoy interacting with rats
    30s
  • Q11
    What ethical concern is often raised regarding the Little Albert experiment?
    The subject was not monitored for long-term effects.
    The study lacked a control group.
    The experiment was conducted in a natural setting.
    The study caused psychological distress to the subject without informed consent.
    30s
  • Q12
    What was the unconditioned stimulus in the Little Albert experiment that led to a fear response?
    The loud noise that was played when Albert saw the rat.
    The white rat itself
    The experimenter's loud voice
    The presence of other animals
    30s
  • Q13
    What is an example of negative reinforcement?
    Removing a loud noise when a student raises their hand in class.
    Giving a child a cookie for finishing their homework.
    Scolding a dog for barking too much.
    Allowing a student to leave class early for good behavior.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following best defines operant conditioning?
    A biological instinct that drives behavior regardless of environmental factors.
    A cognitive approach that emphasizes the role of mental processes in learning.
    A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.
    A form of observational learning where behaviors are acquired by watching others.
    30s
  • Q15
    In operant conditioning, what is the term for a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?
    Conditioned response
    Punisher
    Reinforcer
    Neutral stimulus
    30s

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