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Behaviorism Theory
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
… is regarded as the father of Operant Conditioning
G.A. Miller
T. Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
none of the above
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to Behavionists, learning is the result of codependency between the stimuli that the individual receives from his environment and his reactions to them.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Operant Conditioning was developed by B.F. Skinner?
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is Classical Conditioning?
Explanations of learning that focus on external events as the cause of changes in behavior, either positive or negative
Process through which experience cause permanent change in knowledge or behavior
The association of automatic response with new stimuli
Process which strengthens behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is positive reinforcement?
Strengthening behavior by presenting a desire stimulus after the behavior
Learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences
Strengthening behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs
The association of automatic responses with new stimuli
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of learning?
Learning which is voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences
The process through which experience causes permanent change in knowledge or behavior
Explanations of learning that focus on external events as the cause of changes in behavior, either positive or negative.
The association of automatic responses with new stimuli
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of Behavioral Learning Theories
Process through which experience causes permanent change in knowledge or behavior
Learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences
Strengthened behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior.
Explanations of learning that focuses on external events as the cause changes in behavior, either positive or negative
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is negative reinforcement?
Learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences
Strengthening behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs
Strengthening behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior
The process through which experience causes permanent change in knowledge or behavior
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is punishment?
Strengthening behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior
Involves strengthening a behavior
Learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences
Involves decreasing or suppressing a behavior
- 11. Multiple Choice
Learning through receiving a reward is called...
positive reinforcement
negative reinforcement
punishment
- 12. Multiple Choice
Learning through taking away something I don't want is called...
positive reinforcement
negative reinforcement
punishment
- 13. Multiple Choice
Learning through receiving something I don't want is called...
positive reinforcement
negative reinforcement
punishment
- 14. Multiple Choice
What theorist became famous for his behaviorism on dogs?
B. F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
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