Classical and Operant Conditioning Practice
Quiz UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Robert gets a ticket for driving under the influence that results in a $3000 fine and suspension of
his driving license. Is this classical or operant conditioning? - CORRECT ANSWER - operant
conditioning
What is the purpose of a reinforcement?
a. cause a behavior to stop
b. cause a behavior to diminish
c. cause a behavior to continue - CORRECT ANSWER - c. cause a behavior to continue
Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
a. John stops shooting bad free-throws because his coach benches him when he does.
b. Brian studies hard because it earns him "A" grades in math.
c. Lillian used to walk to school but does not do so anymore because she was attacked by a dog
last month.
d. Charles smokes because his anxiety is reduced when he does so.
e. Osel wears his seat belt because his driving teacher cited accident statistics in class. -
CORRECT ANSWER - d
, All of the following are examples of primary reinforcers except a:
a. rat's food reward in a Skinner box.
b. cold drink on a hot day.
c. high score on an exam for which a student studied diligently.
d. hug from a loved one.
e. large meal following an extended time without food. - CORRECT ANSWER -c
Shea bought 10 tickets for the raffle for free homecoming entry, but she did not win. Months
later she also buys 10 tickets for the senior prom raffle, hoping this will be the time she wins.
Which schedule of reinforcement is best used to explain this scenario?
Fixed-ratio
Variable-ratio
Fixed-interval
Variable-interval
Continuous - CORRECT ANSWER - fixed-interval
Quiz UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Robert gets a ticket for driving under the influence that results in a $3000 fine and suspension of
his driving license. Is this classical or operant conditioning? - CORRECT ANSWER - operant
conditioning
What is the purpose of a reinforcement?
a. cause a behavior to stop
b. cause a behavior to diminish
c. cause a behavior to continue - CORRECT ANSWER - c. cause a behavior to continue
Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
a. John stops shooting bad free-throws because his coach benches him when he does.
b. Brian studies hard because it earns him "A" grades in math.
c. Lillian used to walk to school but does not do so anymore because she was attacked by a dog
last month.
d. Charles smokes because his anxiety is reduced when he does so.
e. Osel wears his seat belt because his driving teacher cited accident statistics in class. -
CORRECT ANSWER - d
, All of the following are examples of primary reinforcers except a:
a. rat's food reward in a Skinner box.
b. cold drink on a hot day.
c. high score on an exam for which a student studied diligently.
d. hug from a loved one.
e. large meal following an extended time without food. - CORRECT ANSWER -c
Shea bought 10 tickets for the raffle for free homecoming entry, but she did not win. Months
later she also buys 10 tickets for the senior prom raffle, hoping this will be the time she wins.
Which schedule of reinforcement is best used to explain this scenario?
Fixed-ratio
Variable-ratio
Fixed-interval
Variable-interval
Continuous - CORRECT ANSWER - fixed-interval
