1. Who is most closely associated with the theory of social learning and observational behavior?
- Sigmund Freud
- Albert Bandura
- B.F. Skinner
- Carl Rogers
Social Learning and Observational Behavior: Behavioral Psychology Quiz
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2. What is the name of the famous experiment where children observed an adult model behaving aggressively toward a Bobo doll?
- Little Albert experiment
- Bobo doll experiment
- Pavlov’s dog experiment
- Skinner’s box experiment
3. What does the term "vicarious reinforcement" refer to in social learning theory?
- Reinforcing a behavior with punishment
- Learning through the direct consequences of behavior
- Learning by observing the consequences of another person’s behavior
- Reinforcing behavior through rewards and positive feedback
4. Which of the following is an example of observational learning?
- A child learning to speak by mimicking the speech of parents
- A person learning by trial and error
- A dog learning through classical conditioning
- A student memorizing facts from a textbook
5. What is "modeling" in the context of social learning theory?
- The process of imitating a behavior
- The process of observing a behavior without imitation
- The process of reinforcing desired behavior
- The process of shaping behavior through rewards
6. Which of the following best explains why children tend to imitate their parents' behavior?
- Socialization
- Modeling
- Operant conditioning
- Classical conditioning
7. What is the first stage of observational learning according to Bandura's theory?
- Reinforcement
- Retention
- Attention
- Motivation
8. What role does "retention" play in observational learning?
- Retention refers to remembering what was observed
- Retention is the process of being reinforced after performing the behavior
- Retention is related to the motivation to act
- Retention occurs only when behaviors are punished
9. What type of reinforcement is associated with observational learning in social learning theory?
- Positive reinforcement
- Negative reinforcement
- Vicarious reinforcement
- Punishment
10. Which of the following is an example of "disinhibition" in observational learning?
- A person learns to perform a behavior because they have seen someone else succeed
- A person performs a behavior after seeing someone else rewarded for it
- A person starts smoking after seeing a peer smoke without negative consequences
- A person repeats a behavior when they observe it being punished
11. What role does "motivation" play in observational learning?
- It ensures that individuals will imitate behaviors
- It influences whether the learned behavior is actually performed
- It causes the model to perform the behavior in the first place
- It determines the punishment for the behavior
12. What type of behavior did children in Bandura’s Bobo doll experiment typically imitate?
- Only the verbal behavior
- Only the aggressive physical behavior
- Both verbal and physical aggressive behavior
- Non-aggressive behavior
13. What did Bandura’s study suggest about the role of reinforcement in observational learning?
- Reinforcement is necessary for learning to occur
- Reinforcement affects whether learned behaviors are repeated
- Reinforcement is irrelevant to learning
- Only positive reinforcement works in learning
14. What is one criticism of Bandura’s Bobo doll experiment?
- It showed that children do not imitate behavior
- It suggested that all behaviors are learned through direct experience
- It ignored the effects of real-world punishment on behavior
- It lacked ecological validity as it was conducted in a laboratory setting
15. In social learning theory, what is the process of learning by observing others called?
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Observational learning
- Latent learning
16. According to Bandura, which of the following is an essential component of observational learning?
- Attention
- Reinforcement
- Shaping
- Extinction
17. In the Bobo doll experiment, what behavior did children imitate?
- Aggressive behavior
- Passive behavior
- Academic behavior
- Helpful behavior
18. In the social learning process, which of the following is a factor that influences whether the behavior is imitated?
- The severity of the punishment
- The characteristics of the model
- The presence of reinforcement
- All of the above
19. According to social learning theory, which of the following is necessary for learning to occur?
- The presence of reinforcement
- Direct experience with a behavior
- Observation of others' behavior
- Punishment of undesirable behavior
20. In social learning theory, what determines whether a behavior is imitated?
- The severity of the punishment received by the model
- The attractiveness and status of the model
- The reinforcement or punishment faced by the model
- All of the above
21. According to Bandura’s theory, which of the following is most likely to lead to imitative behavior?
- The model is perceived as highly credible and similar to the observer
- The behavior is punished or criticized
- The model performs the behavior in private
- The observer is not paying attention to the behavior
22. In Bandura’s theory, the concept of “self-efficacy” refers to what?
- The belief that one can perform a specific behavior successfully
- The ability to punish oneself for undesirable behavior
- The motivation to observe and imitate others’ behavior
- The process of learning through vicarious reinforcement
23. In social learning theory, what is the role of "self-regulation"?
- It allows individuals to control their own behavior based on internal standards and observations of others
- It is a process by which rewards are given to others for good behavior
- It helps in preventing undesirable behaviors through reinforcement
- It determines the types of models that individuals imitate
24. What does the term "observational learning" emphasize in the context of social learning theory?
- Learning through direct experience
- Learning through observation of others’ behavior
- Learning through rewards and punishments
- Learning through personal trial and error
25. Which of the following is an example of vicarious reinforcement?
- A child is praised for doing their homework after seeing their sibling praised for the same behavior
- A child receives a reward for completing a task
- A student is punished for breaking a rule
- A person learns a skill by doing it themselves
26. Which concept from social learning theory explains that people are more likely to imitate behaviors when they see that the behavior leads to positive consequences?
- Vicarious reinforcement
- Vicarious punishment
- Self-regulation
- Self-efficacy
27. Which of the following does not influence whether a person imitates observed behavior?
- The observer’s self-efficacy
- The observer’s prior knowledge and skills
- The observer’s emotional state
- The observer's ability to influence others
28. Which of the following is an example of observational learning in real life?
- A person watches a cooking tutorial and successfully replicates the recipe
- A person learns to drive by practicing on the road
- A person learns to play a musical instrument by practicing alone
- A person learns a dance move through memorization
29. What is the process by which behaviors are learned through observing others being rewarded or punished?
- Vicarious reinforcement and punishment
- Modeling
- Shaping
- Classical conditioning
30. In Bandura’s theory, what is "self-efficacy"?
- Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations
- Belief in the ability to influence others
- Belief in the necessity of social reinforcement
- Belief in one's capacity to avoid punishment