LEARNING THEORY EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Learning theory explains:
A. How people acquire knowledge and skills
B. How schools are built
C. How exams are graded only
D. How classrooms are painted
Answer: A
Rationale: Learning theories study how learning occurs.
2. Behaviorism focuses on:
A. Observable behavior changes
B. Internal thoughts only
C. Dreams and imagination
D. Random actions
Answer: A
Rationale: Behaviorism studies measurable behavior.
3. Classical conditioning was developed by:
A. Ivan Pavlov
B. Jean Piaget
C. Albert Bandura
D. Lev Vygotsky
Answer: A
Rationale: Pavlov studied stimulus-response learning.
4. In classical conditioning, the unconditioned stimulus is:
A. Naturally triggers a response
B. Learned behavior
C. Neutral signal
D. Random event
Answer: A
Rationale: It naturally produces a reaction.
5. Operant conditioning was developed by:
A. B.F. Skinner
, B. Sigmund Freud
C. Carl Rogers
D. John Dewey
Answer: A
Rationale: Skinner focused on reinforcement and punishment.
6. Reinforcement increases:
A. Likelihood of behavior occurring again
B. Forgetting
C. Confusion
D. Punishment
Answer: A
Rationale: Reinforcement strengthens behavior.
7. Positive reinforcement means:
A. Adding a reward to encourage behavior
B. Removing punishment
C. Ignoring behavior
D. Adding punishment
Answer: A
Rationale: Rewards increase behavior frequency.
8. Negative reinforcement involves:
A. Removing an unpleasant stimulus
B. Adding punishment
C. Ignoring behavior
D. Adding reward
Answer: A
Rationale: Removal of discomfort strengthens behavior.
9. Punishment is used to:
A. Reduce unwanted behavior
B. Increase behavior
C. Encourage learning always
D. Reward students
Answer: A
Rationale: Punishment decreases behavior occurrence.
10. Social learning theory was developed by:
A. Albert Bandura
, B. Pavlov
C. Skinner
D. Freud
Answer: A
Rationale: Bandura emphasized learning through observation.
11. Observational learning occurs through:
A. Watching others
B. Reading only
C. Sleeping
D. Guessing
Answer: A
Rationale: People learn by observing models.
12. A role model is:
A. Someone whose behavior is imitated
B. A test paper
C. A textbook
D. A punishment
Answer: A
Rationale: Models influence behavior.
13. Cognitive learning theory focuses on:
A. Mental processes
B. Physical punishment
C. Classroom discipline only
D. Rewards only
Answer: A
Rationale: Cognition involves thinking processes.
14. Jean Piaget is known for:
A. Cognitive development theory
B. Behaviorism
C. Classical conditioning
D. Social punishment theory
Answer: A
Rationale: Piaget studied child cognitive stages.
15. Piaget’s first stage is:
A. Sensorimotor stage
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Learning theory explains:
A. How people acquire knowledge and skills
B. How schools are built
C. How exams are graded only
D. How classrooms are painted
Answer: A
Rationale: Learning theories study how learning occurs.
2. Behaviorism focuses on:
A. Observable behavior changes
B. Internal thoughts only
C. Dreams and imagination
D. Random actions
Answer: A
Rationale: Behaviorism studies measurable behavior.
3. Classical conditioning was developed by:
A. Ivan Pavlov
B. Jean Piaget
C. Albert Bandura
D. Lev Vygotsky
Answer: A
Rationale: Pavlov studied stimulus-response learning.
4. In classical conditioning, the unconditioned stimulus is:
A. Naturally triggers a response
B. Learned behavior
C. Neutral signal
D. Random event
Answer: A
Rationale: It naturally produces a reaction.
5. Operant conditioning was developed by:
A. B.F. Skinner
, B. Sigmund Freud
C. Carl Rogers
D. John Dewey
Answer: A
Rationale: Skinner focused on reinforcement and punishment.
6. Reinforcement increases:
A. Likelihood of behavior occurring again
B. Forgetting
C. Confusion
D. Punishment
Answer: A
Rationale: Reinforcement strengthens behavior.
7. Positive reinforcement means:
A. Adding a reward to encourage behavior
B. Removing punishment
C. Ignoring behavior
D. Adding punishment
Answer: A
Rationale: Rewards increase behavior frequency.
8. Negative reinforcement involves:
A. Removing an unpleasant stimulus
B. Adding punishment
C. Ignoring behavior
D. Adding reward
Answer: A
Rationale: Removal of discomfort strengthens behavior.
9. Punishment is used to:
A. Reduce unwanted behavior
B. Increase behavior
C. Encourage learning always
D. Reward students
Answer: A
Rationale: Punishment decreases behavior occurrence.
10. Social learning theory was developed by:
A. Albert Bandura
, B. Pavlov
C. Skinner
D. Freud
Answer: A
Rationale: Bandura emphasized learning through observation.
11. Observational learning occurs through:
A. Watching others
B. Reading only
C. Sleeping
D. Guessing
Answer: A
Rationale: People learn by observing models.
12. A role model is:
A. Someone whose behavior is imitated
B. A test paper
C. A textbook
D. A punishment
Answer: A
Rationale: Models influence behavior.
13. Cognitive learning theory focuses on:
A. Mental processes
B. Physical punishment
C. Classroom discipline only
D. Rewards only
Answer: A
Rationale: Cognition involves thinking processes.
14. Jean Piaget is known for:
A. Cognitive development theory
B. Behaviorism
C. Classical conditioning
D. Social punishment theory
Answer: A
Rationale: Piaget studied child cognitive stages.
15. Piaget’s first stage is:
A. Sensorimotor stage
