This Russian scientist discovered the principles of classical conditioning thanks to his work with dogs.
Who is Ivan Pavlov
100
A precursor to operant conditioning was this "law" theorized by Edward Thorndike and his "puzzle box" he used on cats.
What is the law of "effect?"
100
This psychologist used the "Bobo Doll" experiment to show how learning can be accomplished through observation.
Who was Bandura?
200
This is an event or object that, when first presented to an organism, elicits no response from the organism.
What is a neutral stimulus?
200
Judy kisses her boyfriend after he gives her a box of chocolates. In this case, the kiss serves as a _________ reinforcer for his behavior.
What is positive?
200
When you learn something without intending to do so, this is known as what type of learning.
What is latent?
300
If you get sick from a hamburger at McDonald's and then refuse to eat any hamburgers after that, you are displaying a component of classical conditioning known as stimulus...
What is generalization
300
Taking painkillers for back pain after surgery serves works as this type of reinforcement?
What is negative reinforcement?
300
Suzanne fails all of her math tests no matter how hard she tries. Eventually she gives up trying. She is displaying...
What is learned helplessness?
400
This is caused when you stop presenting an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned stimulus.
What is extinction?
400
This behaviorist created a "box" using a rat to show the powers of both positive and negative reinforcement.
Who is B.F. Skinner?
400
Mary gets a gold star on her chart every time she completes a book. After 5 gold stars, she gets a free book from the Book Mobile. This displays what aspect of social learning? Bonus points if you can identify the reinforcement schedule used.
What is a token economy? What is fixed ratio?
500
When a previously extinguished response suddenly reappears after a rest period, it is called this.
What is spontaneous recovery?
500
Louise comes home late after curfew and is told by her parents that she cannot attend any dances for the rest of the year. Her parents are using this type of punishment.
What is negative?
500
This is a type of learning that occurs as a result of observation and learning.