15 Questions
Which scientist is famous for studying digestion and classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
What is classical conditioning?
A theory of learning
What did Pavlov's dog eventually associate the bell with?
Food
Operant conditioning is based on
voluntary behavior and its consequences
Which type of learning is based on the observation of others?
Observational learning
What is the main difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?
In classical conditioning, the animal associates a stimulus with a significant event, while in operant conditioning, the animal associates a behavior with a significant event
What is the term used to describe the effects that increase behaviors in operant conditioning?
Reinforcers
According to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, observational learning is
possible even without reinforcement
What are the four parts of the observational learning process according to Bandura?
Attention, retention, initiation, motivation
In Bandura's "Bobo doll experiment," children who observed an aggressive social model were more likely to
behave aggressively towards Bobo
Vicarious reinforcement, as described by Bandura, refers to
reinforcement or punishment that is observed by the observer
Which type of conditioning occurs when a behavior is associated with the occurrence of a significant event?
Operant conditioning
What is the unconditioned stimulus (US) in Pavlov's experiment?
The food
What is the conditioned response (CR) in classical conditioning?
The drooling at the sound of the bell
What is the purpose of studying classical conditioning today?
To understand normal and disordered behavior in humans
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