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
Classical vs Operant Conditioning: Behavioral Psychology Test
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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