Classical and Operant Conditioning
Practice Quiz
operant conditioning - 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? (two words)
cause a behavior to continue - Correct Answers -What is the purpose of a
reinforcement?
cause a behavior to stop
cause a behavior to diminish
cause a behavior to continue
d - Correct Answers -Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
(letter only)
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.
c - Correct Answers -All of the following are examples of primary reinforcers except a:
(letter only)
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.
Practice Quiz
operant conditioning - 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? (two words)
cause a behavior to continue - Correct Answers -What is the purpose of a
reinforcement?
cause a behavior to stop
cause a behavior to diminish
cause a behavior to continue
d - Correct Answers -Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
(letter only)
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.
c - Correct Answers -All of the following are examples of primary reinforcers except a:
(letter only)
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.
