Classical Conditioning Quiz - Psychology A Unit 1

Questions and Answers

Which of the following best exemplifies classical conditioning?

An individual develops a dislike for a particular food after getting sick.

A person becomes afraid of loud noises after being startled.

Jennifer was in a terrible car accident last year. Now, even the sound of screeching tires can make her anxious and afraid. (correct)

A child learns to associate a bell with food.

In his paper ________________, John Watson laid out his objections to the study of mental processes.

Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It

Which of the following needs must be met first according to the Hierarchy of Needs?

Physiological (correct)

Belongingness

Self-actualization

Safety

B.F. Skinner determined that nearly all behavior is determined by?

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A psychobiologist is most likely to use a(n)

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The field of psychology that studies the biology of behavior and mental processes is?

psychobiology Signup and view all the answers

This field of psychology studies only behavior that can be observed directly.

behaviorist psychology Signup and view all the answers

The field of psychology in which acquiring, storing, and using knowledge is likened to a computer is?

cognitive psychology Signup and view all the answers

The field of psychology that concerns itself with issues of human dignity, free will, and self-reflection is?

humanistic psychology Signup and view all the answers

A humanistic theory that states that humans are motivated to fulfill hierarchical needs is called?

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Study Notes

Classical Conditioning

Example of classical conditioning: Jennifer's anxiety triggered by the sound of screeching tires after a car accident.

Behaviorism

John Watson criticized the study of mental processes in his paper titled "Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It."

Hierarchy of Needs

Physiological needs are the foundational requirements that must be met first, according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Operant Conditioning

B.F. Skinner established that behavior is largely influenced by operant conditioning, a method of learning through rewards and punishments.

Psychobiology

Psychobiologists commonly utilize brain scans to explore the biological basis of behavior and mental processes.

Behaviorist Psychology

Behaviorist psychology focuses exclusively on observable behaviors, dismissing internal mental processes.

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology draws parallels between human knowledge processing and computer functions, focusing on how information is acquired, stored, and utilized.

Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic psychology emphasizes human dignity, free will, and self-reflection in understanding behavior.

Hierarchy of Needs Theory

The hierarchy of needs theory posits that humans are motivated to meet a series of needs in a ranked order, starting from the most basic physiological needs to higher psychological needs.

Description

Test your understanding of classical conditioning and behaviorism with this quiz based on Psychology A Unit 1. It covers key concepts such as fear response and foundational papers by John Watson. Ideal for reinforcing your knowledge of these psychological principles.