Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYCH 303
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What principle describes how people learn to repeat behaviors associated with pleasurable outcomes?

  • Social learning theory
  • Classical conditioning
  • Cognitive dissonance
  • Operant conditioning (correct)

Which of the following concepts best explains the avoidance of behaviors that lead to uncomfortable outcomes?

  • Extinction
  • Punishment (correct)
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Negative reinforcement

Which learning theory implies that behavior is shaped by its consequences?

  • Constructivism
  • Gestalt theory
  • Behaviorism (correct)
  • Humanism

In which scenario would a person most likely learn a behavior through negative reinforcement?

<p>Studying hard to avoid bad grades (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately summarizes the relationship between learning and behavior?

<p>Learning is influenced by the consequences of behaviors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of operant conditioning in the context of learning?

<p>Rewards and punishments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an outcome of learning through behavior according to the concept described?

<p>Behaviors followed by pleasurable outcomes are likely to be repeated. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects avoidance behavior in learning?

<p>People learn to avoid behaviors that result in negative consequences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives the process of learning according to the given description?

<p>The consequences of an individual's own behavior. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior learning?

<p>Learning occurs solely through direct rewards. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does pleasurable outcome influence behavior in learning?

<p>It encourages the repetition of actions that resulted in pleasure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main relationship between behavior and learning outcomes?

<p>Learning is reinforced by outcomes associated with behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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