PCN-107 final exam GCU UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Identify the assumptions of behavioral model - CORRECT ANSWER - all behavior is
learned
Identify the key theorists of classical and operant conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER -
ivan pavlov
john watson
bf skinner
albert bandura
Identify the primary differences between classical and operant conditioning - CORRECT
ANSWER - classical is associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while operant
conditioning is about associating a voluntary behavior and a consequence
Positive reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER - adding something to increase a behavior
Negative reinforcement: - CORRECT ANSWER - taking something away to increase a
behavior
Positive punishment: - CORRECT ANSWER - adding something to decrease a behavior
Negative punishment: - CORRECT ANSWER - taking something away to decrease a
behavior
Explain what a reinforcement schedule is: - CORRECT ANSWER - the precise rules that
are used to present (or to remove) reinforcers (or punishers) following a specified operant
behavior (interval, ratio...)
, Define extinction: - CORRECT ANSWER - the gradual weakening of a conditioned
response that results in the behavior decreasing or disappearing (goes away entirely)
what is shaping? - CORRECT ANSWER - Shaping modifies behavior by reinforcing
behaviors that progressive approximate the target behavior
What is the BoBo Doll experiment? - CORRECT ANSWER - The aim of his bobo doll
studies were to investigate if social behaviors (like aggression) can be learned by observation and
imitation.
What are the advantages of a token reward system? - CORRECT ANSWER - reward
system used in behavior modification programs. It involves providing tangible rewards (tokens,
food, stickers, etc.) for positive behaviors. The underlying premise is reinforcing the desirable
behavior.
advantage: allows for immediate enforcement while delaying the actual reward
What were children most likely to imitate the behavior of a model: - CORRECT
ANSWER - the behavior was rewarded
the person matched their gender
strengths of behavior therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - evaluating behavior therapy
(treating disorders, phobias, etc.)
⁃ founded on strong data
⁃ classical and operant conditioning is strongly supported
⁃ useful for non typical clients (children, mentally ill, non-verbal)
⁃quicker benefits (weeks, not months)
limitations of behavior therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - limited description of human
personality
⁃ limited importance of emotions, thoughts, intuition, heredity
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Identify the assumptions of behavioral model - CORRECT ANSWER - all behavior is
learned
Identify the key theorists of classical and operant conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER -
ivan pavlov
john watson
bf skinner
albert bandura
Identify the primary differences between classical and operant conditioning - CORRECT
ANSWER - classical is associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while operant
conditioning is about associating a voluntary behavior and a consequence
Positive reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER - adding something to increase a behavior
Negative reinforcement: - CORRECT ANSWER - taking something away to increase a
behavior
Positive punishment: - CORRECT ANSWER - adding something to decrease a behavior
Negative punishment: - CORRECT ANSWER - taking something away to decrease a
behavior
Explain what a reinforcement schedule is: - CORRECT ANSWER - the precise rules that
are used to present (or to remove) reinforcers (or punishers) following a specified operant
behavior (interval, ratio...)
, Define extinction: - CORRECT ANSWER - the gradual weakening of a conditioned
response that results in the behavior decreasing or disappearing (goes away entirely)
what is shaping? - CORRECT ANSWER - Shaping modifies behavior by reinforcing
behaviors that progressive approximate the target behavior
What is the BoBo Doll experiment? - CORRECT ANSWER - The aim of his bobo doll
studies were to investigate if social behaviors (like aggression) can be learned by observation and
imitation.
What are the advantages of a token reward system? - CORRECT ANSWER - reward
system used in behavior modification programs. It involves providing tangible rewards (tokens,
food, stickers, etc.) for positive behaviors. The underlying premise is reinforcing the desirable
behavior.
advantage: allows for immediate enforcement while delaying the actual reward
What were children most likely to imitate the behavior of a model: - CORRECT
ANSWER - the behavior was rewarded
the person matched their gender
strengths of behavior therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - evaluating behavior therapy
(treating disorders, phobias, etc.)
⁃ founded on strong data
⁃ classical and operant conditioning is strongly supported
⁃ useful for non typical clients (children, mentally ill, non-verbal)
⁃quicker benefits (weeks, not months)
limitations of behavior therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - limited description of human
personality
⁃ limited importance of emotions, thoughts, intuition, heredity
