B.F. Skinner

Question 1

What is the core assumption of behavioral learning theory regarding mental concepts?

Answer 1

No mental static concepts

Question 2

What does behavioral learning theory focus on?

Answer 2

Observable behavior

Question 3

According to behavioral learning theory, behavior is considered to be __________.

Answer 3

Lawful

Question 4

What is the concept of ‘Tabula Rasa’ in behavioral learning theory?

Answer 4

The mind is a blank slate at birth

Question 5

What does ‘determinism’ imply in the context of behavioral learning theory?

Answer 5

All behavior is acquired by learning

Question 6

Who is associated with operant conditioning theory?

Answer 6

B.F. Skinner

Question 7

What does ‘operant behavior’ refer to?

Answer 7

Behavior that is emitted without a specific trigger

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The formula for operant conditioning is S (Stimuli) → R (Response) → C (________).

Answer 8

Consequence

Question 9

What is positive reinforcement?

Answer 9

Adding a positive stimulus to increase behavior

Question 10

What is negative reinforcement?

Answer 10

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase behavior

Question 11

What does positive punishment involve?

Answer 11

Adding an aversive stimulus to decrease behavior

Question 12

What is negative punishment?

Answer 12

Removing a positive stimulus to decrease behavior

Question 13

True or False: Reinforcement is more effective than punishment in shaping behavior.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What are primary reinforcers?

Answer 14

Innate and universal needs like food, water, shelter

Question 15

What are secondary reinforcers?

Answer 15

Learned reinforcers that are culturally specific, like money or affection

Question 16

What is continuous reinforcement?

Answer 16

Reinforcing every response

Question 17

What is an intermittent schedule of reinforcement?

Answer 17

Not every response is reinforced

Question 18

What type of schedule is characterized by a fixed amount of time for reinforcement?

Answer 18

Fixed interval schedule

Question 19

What is a variable interval schedule?

Answer 19

Reinforcement occurs after varying amounts of time

Question 20

What is a fixed ratio schedule?

Answer 20

Reinforcement occurs after a set number of responses

Question 21

What is a variable ratio schedule?

Answer 21

Reinforcement occurs after a varying number of responses

Question 22

What is shaping in behavioral learning theory?

Answer 22

Reinforcement of successive approximations to the desired response

Question 23

What is stimulus generalization?

Answer 23

The ability to respond similarly to similar stimuli

Question 24

What is stimulus discrimination?

Answer 24

Recognizing that a specific stimulus does not lead to reinforcement

Question 25

What is linear determinism in behavioral learning theory?

Answer 25

The belief that behavior is determined by prior events