Conditioning

Question 1

__?__ is an approach to shaping behaviour by manipulating reinforcement and punishment

Answer 1

Conditioning

Question 2

__?__ believe that all behaviour is learned, and that it can be unlearned and overwritten.

Answer 2

Behaviourists

Question 3

Which is usually more effective, positive or negative reinforcement?

Answer 3

Positive reinforcement

Question 4

In Pavlov’s dogs experiment, the unconditioned response is:

Answer 4

Salivation - it doesn’t have to be learned

Question 5

In Pavlov’s dogs experiment, the unconditioned stimulus is:

Answer 5

Food

Question 6

In Pavlov’s dogs experiment, the neutral stimulus is:

Answer 6

The bell

Question 7

In Pavlov’s dogs experiment, the conditioned stimulus is:

Answer 7

The bell - it starts out as the neutral stimulus and becomes the conditioned stimulus

Question 8

Being awarded with stickers, or privileges is an example of __?__

Answer 8

token economies

Question 9

What is spontaneous imitation?

Answer 9

We learn by observing how others are rewarded or punished for their behaviour, and alter our behaviour accordingly