Classical vs Operant Conditioning: Behavioral Psychology Test

Test your knowledge of Classical vs. Operant Conditioning. Explore key concepts, differences and applications in learning theories. Perfect for students & enthusiasts.

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1. Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?
  • A dog salivates at the sound of a bell
  • A child receives a sticker for completing homework
  • A loud noise causes a baby to cry
  • A cat hides after hearing thunder
2. What does the term "extinction" refer to in classical conditioning?
  • The elimination of a conditioned response
  • The punishment of an unwanted behavior
  • The reinforcement of a desirable response
  • The pairing of two stimuli
3. What did Ivan Pavlov originally study before discovering classical conditioning?
  • Animal intelligence
  • Digestive processes in dogs
  • Problem-solving in primates
  • Emotional responses in humans
4. Which psychologist is most closely associated with operant conditioning?
  • Ivan Pavlov
  • John Watson
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Albert Bandura
5. Which of the following is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule in operant conditioning?
  • Receiving a paycheck every two weeks
  • Getting a free coffee after purchasing five
  • Fishing until a catch occurs
  • Winning a jackpot on a slot machine
6. Which of the following best describes positive punishment?
  • Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior
  • Adding a stimulus to decrease a behavior
  • Adding a reward to strengthen a response
  • Removing a reward to weaken a behavior
7. What is the key similarity between classical and operant conditioning?
  • Both involve reinforcement schedules
  • Both rely on voluntary behaviors
  • Both modify behavior through associations
  • Both require conscious effort by the subject
8. What is the primary outcome of spontaneous recovery in classical conditioning?
  • A previously extinguished response reappears
  • A new behavior is learned without reinforcement
  • The conditioned stimulus loses its effect
  • The unconditioned response becomes automatic
9. Who is considered the founder of classical conditioning?
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Ivan Pavlov
  • John Watson
  • Edward Thorndike
10. Which term refers to the process of distinguishing between similar stimuli in classical conditioning?
  • Generalization
  • Extinction
  • Spontaneous recovery
  • Discrimination
11. Which type of reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction?
  • Fixed-ratio
  • Fixed-interval
  • Variable-ratio
  • Continuous reinforcement
12. What did Thorndike’s Law of Effect state?
  • Behaviors followed by rewards are more likely to occur
  • Classical conditioning is more effective than operant conditioning
  • Punishment is necessary for learning
  • All behaviors are instinctual
13. What is an example of a conditioned emotional response in classical conditioning?
  • A dog salivating at the sound of a bell
  • A person feeling nervous when hearing a siren
  • A child receiving a reward for doing homework
  • A cat hiding after hearing thunder
14. What is the term for a stimulus that naturally triggers a response without prior learning in classical conditioning?
  • Conditioned stimulus
  • Unconditioned stimulus
  • Neutral stimulus
  • Reinforcer
15. Which of the following is an example of generalization in classical conditioning?
  • A dog salivating to a sound similar to the bell used in conditioning
  • A rat pressing a lever for food
  • A child avoiding a specific food after a bad experience
  • A pigeon pecking a button for a reward
16. What is the purpose of extinction in classical conditioning?
  • To prevent a conditioned response from becoming too strong
  • To maintain the conditioned stimulus
  • To stop a conditioned response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus
  • To increase the strength of the conditioned stimulus
17. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
  • A child is given a cookie for doing their homework
  • A student loses points for late submission
  • A dog is scolded for barking loudly
  • A teenager is grounded for not completing chores
18. What does "secondary reinforcement" refer to in operant conditioning?
  • Reinforcers that satisfy biological needs
  • Reinforcers that are learned through association with primary reinforcers
  • Reinforcers that naturally elicit a response
  • Reinforcers that cause immediate behavior change
19. What is the role of reinforcement in operant conditioning?
  • To decrease the likelihood of a behavior
  • To increase the likelihood of a behavior
  • To eliminate unwanted behavior completely
  • To suppress undesirable behavior temporarily
20. What term refers to a learned association between two stimuli in classical conditioning?
  • Extinction
  • Discrimination
  • Generalization
  • Conditioning
21. What is an example of a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule?
  • Getting a bonus after every fifth sale
  • Receiving a paycheck every two weeks
  • A rat receiving food after pressing a lever five times
  • Winning a lottery every few weeks
22. Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
  • A teacher adds extra homework to discourage bad behavior
  • A child loses a privilege for not completing homework
  • A dog is scolded for jumping on the couch
  • A worker receives a pay cut for tardiness
23. Which type of schedule leads to the most consistent behavior in operant conditioning?
  • Fixed-ratio
  • Fixed-interval
  • Variable-ratio
  • Continuous reinforcement
24. What does the term "latent learning" refer to in classical and operant conditioning?
  • Learning that occurs without reinforcement
  • Learning that requires punishment
  • Learning that results from a specific reinforcement
  • Learning that takes place only after reinforcement
25. What is an example of a primary reinforcer in operant conditioning?
  • Money
  • Food
  • A certificate
  • Praise
26. Which type of conditioning involves learning through the consequences of behavior?
  • Classical conditioning
  • Operant conditioning
  • Both classical and operant conditioning
  • Neither classical nor operant conditioning
27. Which of the following is an example of a fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule?
  • A rat receives food after pressing a lever five times
  • A worker gets a paycheck at the end of the month
  • A child gets a cookie every time they complete their homework
  • A pigeon receives food after a random number of pecks
28. Which behaviorist developed the theory of operant conditioning?
  • Ivan Pavlov
  • John Watson
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Albert Bandura
29. Which of the following describes a behavior that has been learned through operant conditioning?
  • A dog salivating to the sound of a bell
  • A person running when they see a lion
  • A rat pressing a lever to obtain food
  • A child crying when their parents leave
30. What is an example of spontaneous recovery in classical conditioning?
  • A dog salivating at the sight of a food bowl after the conditioned response had diminished
  • A rat learning to press a lever after training
  • A child avoiding a food that made them ill
  • A pigeon pecking a button for food