EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Behaviorism - Correct Answer -The theory that explains learning in terms of observable
behaviors and how they're influenced by stimuli from the environment
Learning (through behaviorism) - Correct Answer -A relatively enduring change in
observable behavior that occurs as a result of experience.
Two major components of Behaviorism: - Correct Answer -Classical conditioning and
Operant conditioning
Classical Conditioning - Correct Answer -Focuses on the involuntary emotional and
physiological responses to stimuli from the environment
Operant Conditioning - Correct Answer -Examines changes in behavior in response to
consequences
Pavlov - Correct Answer -Discovered classical conditioning while investigating salivation in
dogs.
In classical conditioning, Unconditioned Stimulus - Correct Answer -The object or event that
causes an instinctive or reflex response. (Unlearned) EX. Tim's original failure
In classical conditioning, Unconditioned Response - Correct Answer -The instinctive or
reflexive response caused by the unconditioned stimulus. EX. The devastation Tim felt after
the failure of a test.
In classical conditioning, Conditioned Stimulus - Correct Answer -A formerly neutral
stimulus that becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus. EX. Tim associated his
algebra quiz with failure
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, In classical conditioning, Neutral Stimulus - Correct Answer -An object or event that doesn't
initially impact behavior on way or the other. EX. The algebra quizzes originally had no
impact on Tim until they became associated with his failure.
In classical conditioning, Conditioned Response - Correct Answer -A learned response that is
similar to the unconditioned response. EX. As a result of associated algebra with failure, Tim
now expects to fail. This was a learned behavior.
Understanding classical conditioning helps teachers by... - Correct Answer -Seeing how
supportive classroom environments and ward and caring teachers result in positive feelings
toward schools and learning.
Generalization - Correct Answer -The process that occurs when stimuli similar, but not
identical, to a conditioned stimulus elicit the conditioned response by themselves. EX. Tim
was so anxious about his chemistry tests and related them to algebra so now the conditioned
response is anxiety.
Discrimination - Correct Answer -The opposite of generalization-- The process of giving
different responses to related but not identical stimuli. EX. Tim wasn't nervous in world
history test because he discriminated between world history and algebra
In classical conditioning, Extinction - Correct Answer -The result when the conditioned
stimulus occurs often enough in the absence of the unconditioned stimulus that it no longer
elicits the conditioned response. EX. Tim was no longer nervous for quizzes after studying
and not failing.
Operant Conditioning - Correct Answer -A behaviorist form of learning that occurs when a
observable behavior changes in frequency or duration as a the result of a consequence.
Consequence - Correct Answer -An event (stimulus) that occurs following a behavior that
influences the probability of the behavior recurring
What kind of consequences exist in the classroom? - Correct Answer -High test scores,
attention from peers, and reprimands of inappropriate behavior.
In Operant Conditioning, Reinforcer - Correct Answer -A consequence that increases the
likelihood of a behavior recurring
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Behaviorism - Correct Answer -The theory that explains learning in terms of observable
behaviors and how they're influenced by stimuli from the environment
Learning (through behaviorism) - Correct Answer -A relatively enduring change in
observable behavior that occurs as a result of experience.
Two major components of Behaviorism: - Correct Answer -Classical conditioning and
Operant conditioning
Classical Conditioning - Correct Answer -Focuses on the involuntary emotional and
physiological responses to stimuli from the environment
Operant Conditioning - Correct Answer -Examines changes in behavior in response to
consequences
Pavlov - Correct Answer -Discovered classical conditioning while investigating salivation in
dogs.
In classical conditioning, Unconditioned Stimulus - Correct Answer -The object or event that
causes an instinctive or reflex response. (Unlearned) EX. Tim's original failure
In classical conditioning, Unconditioned Response - Correct Answer -The instinctive or
reflexive response caused by the unconditioned stimulus. EX. The devastation Tim felt after
the failure of a test.
In classical conditioning, Conditioned Stimulus - Correct Answer -A formerly neutral
stimulus that becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus. EX. Tim associated his
algebra quiz with failure
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, In classical conditioning, Neutral Stimulus - Correct Answer -An object or event that doesn't
initially impact behavior on way or the other. EX. The algebra quizzes originally had no
impact on Tim until they became associated with his failure.
In classical conditioning, Conditioned Response - Correct Answer -A learned response that is
similar to the unconditioned response. EX. As a result of associated algebra with failure, Tim
now expects to fail. This was a learned behavior.
Understanding classical conditioning helps teachers by... - Correct Answer -Seeing how
supportive classroom environments and ward and caring teachers result in positive feelings
toward schools and learning.
Generalization - Correct Answer -The process that occurs when stimuli similar, but not
identical, to a conditioned stimulus elicit the conditioned response by themselves. EX. Tim
was so anxious about his chemistry tests and related them to algebra so now the conditioned
response is anxiety.
Discrimination - Correct Answer -The opposite of generalization-- The process of giving
different responses to related but not identical stimuli. EX. Tim wasn't nervous in world
history test because he discriminated between world history and algebra
In classical conditioning, Extinction - Correct Answer -The result when the conditioned
stimulus occurs often enough in the absence of the unconditioned stimulus that it no longer
elicits the conditioned response. EX. Tim was no longer nervous for quizzes after studying
and not failing.
Operant Conditioning - Correct Answer -A behaviorist form of learning that occurs when a
observable behavior changes in frequency or duration as a the result of a consequence.
Consequence - Correct Answer -An event (stimulus) that occurs following a behavior that
influences the probability of the behavior recurring
What kind of consequences exist in the classroom? - Correct Answer -High test scores,
attention from peers, and reprimands of inappropriate behavior.
In Operant Conditioning, Reinforcer - Correct Answer -A consequence that increases the
likelihood of a behavior recurring
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