1. Who is considered the father of behavioral psychology?
- Sigmund Freud
- Ivan Pavlov
- Carl Rogers
- John B. Watson
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2. What is the primary focus of behavioral psychology?
- Understanding unconscious thoughts and desires
- Observing and analyzing overt behavior
- Exploring the impact of childhood experiences
- Studying the structure of the human mind
3. Which of the following techniques is commonly used in behavioral therapy?
- Systematic desensitization
- Dream analysis
- Free association
- Humanistic counseling
4. What does "operant conditioning" primarily involve?
- Learning through rewards and punishments
- Learning through observing others
- Learning through classical conditioning
- Learning through innate behaviors
5. Which psychologist is most associated with operant conditioning?
- Albert Bandura
- B.F. Skinner
- Jean Piaget
- Wilhelm Wundt
6. What is the term for a stimulus that naturally triggers a response?
- Neutral stimulus
- Conditioned stimulus
- Unconditioned stimulus
- Reinforcing stimulus
7. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
- Removing a negative stimulus after a desired behavior
- Giving a reward to increase a desired behavior
- Ignoring undesirable behavior
- Punishing undesirable behavior
8. What is "extinction" in behavioral psychology?
- The complete removal of a stimulus
- The natural elimination of unconditioned responses
- The strengthening of a behavior through reinforcement
- The weakening of a conditioned response when reinforcement is no longer provided
9. Which concept explains learning by observing and imitating others?
- Classical conditioning
- Observational learning
- Operant conditioning
- Cognitive restructuring
10. Albert Bandura's "Bobo doll" experiment is related to which concept?
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Observational learning
- Systematic desensitization
11. What does a "neutral stimulus" become in classical conditioning?
- A conditioned response
- A conditioned stimulus
- An unconditioned stimulus
- A reflexive response
12. What is an example of negative reinforcement?
- Giving a reward for completing a task
- Taking away an unpleasant stimulus after desired behavior
- Ignoring undesired behavior
- Adding a punishment to decrease undesired behavior
13. What is "shaping" in operant conditioning?
- Gradually training behavior by reinforcing successive approximations
- Using punishment to eliminate unwanted behavior
- Observing others to learn a new skill
- Pairing stimuli to create associations
14. Which reinforcement schedule provides rewards after a set number of responses?
- Fixed-ratio schedule
- Variable-ratio schedule
- Fixed-interval schedule
- Variable-interval schedule
15. What type of learning occurs without conscious awareness?
- Cognitive learning
- Explicit learning
- Implicit learning
- Observational learning
16. Which psychologist is known for the "Law of Effect"?
- John B. Watson
- Edward Thorndike
- B.F. Skinner
- Albert Bandura
17. What is "stimulus generalization"?
- Applying the same response to similar stimuli
- Learning a specific response to one stimulus
- Ignoring irrelevant stimuli in the environment
- Reversing a conditioned response
18. What is the main principle of the "behaviorist" approach?
- Behavior is influenced by unconscious motives
- Behavior is a result of observable stimuli and responses
- Behavior is a reflection of genetic predispositions
- Behavior is shaped by self-actualization efforts
19. What does "systematic desensitization" aim to treat?
- Depression
- Cognitive distortions
- Eating disorders
- Phobias and anxiety disorders
20. What is the role of a "punishment" in operant conditioning?
- To increase the likelihood of a behavior
- To decrease the likelihood of a behavior
- To have no effect on behavior
- To create a new learned behavior
21. What does "latent learning" demonstrate?
- Learning occurs but is not immediately demonstrated
- Learning requires immediate reinforcement
- Learning is only observable through behavior
- Learning cannot occur without active engagement
22. What is "token economy" in behavioral psychology?
- A system of reinforcement involving tokens as rewards
- A financial model for psychology clinics
- A cognitive method to manage stress
- An observational learning experiment
23. Which reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction?
- Fixed-ratio
- Fixed-interval
- Variable-ratio
- Variable-interval
24. Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?
- A dog salivating at the sound of a bell paired with food
- A student studying hard to earn a reward
- A worker receiving praise for good performance
- A child imitating a parent’s behavior
25. Which concept explains the decrease in response after repeated exposure to a stimulus?
- Sensitization
- Habituation
- Extinction
- Generalization
26. Who conducted the famous "Little Albert" experiment?
- B.F. Skinner
- John B. Watson
- Albert Bandura
- Ivan Pavlov
27. What does "behavior modification" aim to do?
- Change undesirable behaviors using reinforcement and punishment
- Understand unconscious motives for behaviors
- Improve emotional intelligence
- Enhance innate behavior patterns
28. Which term describes a behavior increasing in frequency due to the removal of a negative stimulus?
- Positive reinforcement
- Negative reinforcement
- Punishment
- Extinction
29. What is the role of "reinforcement" in behavior?
- To increase the likelihood of a behavior
- To decrease the likelihood of a behavior
- To have no effect on behavior
- To create confusion in learning
30. What is a "fixed-interval schedule"?
- Rewarding behavior after a set amount of time has passed
- Rewarding behavior after a random amount of time has passed
- Rewarding behavior after a set number of responses
- Rewarding behavior after a variable number of responses