Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYCH 303
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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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rewards and punishments</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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