Classical and operant learning theories and their classroom use. - Question Bank
1. Which aspect of learning is emphasized by both classical and operant conditioning?
2. Classical conditioning is most effective for teaching:
3. The effectiveness of operant conditioning techniques in the classroom depends heavily on:
4. When a teacher uses a 'time-out' strategy, removing a student from a reinforcing activity for misbehavior, this is an example of:
5. Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcement or punishment in operant conditioning?
6. A student who is afraid of dogs, after a series of positive experiences with a gentle dog, no longer shows fear. This improvement is an example of:
7. The concept of 'vicarious reinforcement' in Social Learning Theory refers to:
8. What is the primary difference between classical and operant conditioning?
9. If a teacher consistently uses praise (positive reinforcement) when students follow classroom rules, this aims to:
10. The use of token economies in classrooms, where students earn tokens for desired behaviors that can be exchanged for rewards, is primarily based on principles of:
11. Which theorist proposed the Law of Effect, stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to recur?
12. A student gets a sticker for every 5 math problems solved correctly. This is a ________ schedule of reinforcement.
13. In operant conditioning, a behavior that is strengthened by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus is said to be:
14. The 'Little Albert' experiment is a classic example of:
15. Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of using punishment in the classroom?
16. A teacher praises a student for raising their hand before speaking. This is an example of:
17. Which type of reinforcement in operant conditioning is most resistant to extinction?
18. A student remembers a teacher's explanation of a math problem. This relates to which component of Social Learning Theory?
19. If a child sees a sibling being praised for cleaning their room, the child is more likely to clean their room. This illustrates which component of Social Learning Theory?
20. According to Social Learning Theory, what are the four key processes involved in observational learning?
21. Albert Bandura is most associated with which learning theory?
22. Which theory emphasizes learning through observation, imitation, and modeling?
23. What is the term for the gradual disappearance of a learned response when reinforcement is withheld?
24. In a classroom, a teacher wants to encourage a shy student to participate more. The teacher might start by praising any attempt to speak, then only praising more elaborate contributions. This is an example of:
25. The process of reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior is called:
26. Which schedule of reinforcement typically leads to the highest and most consistent rate of response?
27. A fisherman catches fish at unpredictable times. This is an example of a ________ schedule of reinforcement.
28. A factory worker is paid every Friday, regardless of how many units they produce. This is an example of a ________ schedule of reinforcement.
29. A salesperson earns a commission for every 5 cars sold. This is an example of a ________ schedule of reinforcement.
30. A student is paid for every 10 essays they complete. This is an example of a ________ schedule of reinforcement.
31. Which schedule of reinforcement involves rewarding a behavior every time it occurs?
32. Adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior is called:
33. What is the effect of punishment in operant conditioning?
34. Taking away a student's phone privileges for not doing their chores is an example of:
35. Giving a student extra free time for completing their homework on time is an example of:
36. Which type of reinforcement involves presenting a desirable consequence after a behavior?
37. Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior is known as:
38. What is the term for adding a desirable stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior?
39. In operant conditioning, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again is called:
40. Operant conditioning is based on the principle that behavior is influenced by:
41. Who is the primary proponent of Operant Conditioning?
42. Which of the following is a classroom application of classical conditioning?
43. The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of rest is called:
44. When a learned response occurs to one specific stimulus but not to similar stimuli, it is called:
45. The tendency for a conditioned response to be elicited by stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus is known as:
46. What happens to a conditioned response if the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus?
47. If a dog salivates to the sound of a bell after conditioning, the salivation is an example of:
48. The process by which a neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus is called:
49. What is the term for a stimulus that initially elicits no response, but can be made to elicit a conditioned response after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus?
50. In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment, what was the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) that naturally elicited a response?