Classical Conditioning in Psychology Experiments by Ivan Pavlov

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What type of learning focuses on forming associations between naturally occurring stimuli and a previously neutral stimulus?

Reinforcement learning

Instrumental conditioning

Classical conditioning (correct)

Operant conditioning

In classical conditioning, what must occur immediately before the naturally occurring stimulus?

The reinforcement

The punishment

The operant behavior

The neutral stimulus (correct)

Who is credited with first describing operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner (correct)

Edward Thorndike

John B. Watson

Ivan Pavlov

Which psychologist believed that classical conditioning was limited in explaining all types of learning?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

In operant conditioning, what are associations made between?

Behaviors and consequences Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conditioning involves strengthening or weakening behavior using reinforcement or punishment?

Operant conditioning Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development do children learn primarily through their senses?

Sensorimotor stage Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to learning characterizes learners as active participants in the process who play a role in constructing their knowledge?

Constructivist learning theories Signup and view all the answers

In operant conditioning, what becomes less likely if the actions lead to a negative outcome?

The behavior being repeated Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component that contributes to the acquisition of knowledge in cognitive learning theories?

Memory processing Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of cognitive development involves the emergence of language and learning through pretend play?

Preoperational stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of operant conditioning in terms of behaviors?

Voluntary behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that learning occurs when an association is formed between a previously neutral stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus?

Behavioral Learning Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for classical conditioning?

Pavlovian Conditioning Signup and view all the answers

According to behavioral theories, what are the environmental influences on learning?

Associations, reinforcements, and punishments Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the process of pairing two stimuli together to trigger a reaction through association?

Classical Conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of behavioral theories in explaining human behavior?

Environmental Influences Signup and view all the answers

In classical conditioning, what is the neutral stimulus paired with to create an association for learning?

Conditioned Stimulus Signup and view all the answers