D566 HLTH 3520
Psychology of Learning
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question : In classical conditioning, the process through which
a previously neutral stimulus becomes capable of eliciting a
response is called:
a) Extinction
b) Acquisition
c) Generalization
d) Habituation
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, ANS : b) Acquisition
Rationale : Acquisition refers to the initial phase where the
neutral stimulus is paired with the unconditioned stimulus to elicit
a conditioned response.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : According to B.F. Skinner, the concept of
__________ refers to behavior being strengthened or weakened
by consequences.
ANS : Operant conditioning
Rationale : Operant conditioning involves reinforcement and
punishment to influence the likelihood of behavior recurrence.
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3. True/False
Question : In Pavlov’s experiments, food served as the
conditioned stimulus.
ANS : False
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, Rationale : In Pavlov’s experiments, food was the
unconditioned stimulus, while the conditioned stimulus was the
previously neutral bell.
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4. Multiple Response
Question : Which factors influence observational learning, as
per Bandura's Social Learning Theory?
a) Attention
b) Retention
c) Spontaneity
d) Motivation
ANSs : a) Attention, b) Retention, d) Motivation
Rationale : Observational learning involves paying attention to
the model, retaining the behavior, and being motivated to
replicate it.
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5. Multiple Choice
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, Question : Thorndike’s "Law of Effect" states that:
a) Behavior is unrelated to its consequences
b) Behaviors followed by pleasant outcomes are more likely to be
repeated
c) Learning occurs only through reinforcement
d) Punishment has no impact on behavior
ANS : b) Behaviors followed by pleasant outcomes are more
likely to be repeated
Rationale : Thorndike emphasized that positive outcomes
increase the likelihood of behavior repetition.
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6. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : A __________ reinforcer is inherently satisfying,
such as food or water, while a __________ reinforcer is learned,
such as money or praise.
ANS : Primary; secondary
Rationale : Primary reinforcers satisfy biological needs, while
secondary reinforcers acquire their value through association.
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Psychology of Learning
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question : In classical conditioning, the process through which
a previously neutral stimulus becomes capable of eliciting a
response is called:
a) Extinction
b) Acquisition
c) Generalization
d) Habituation
©2025
, ANS : b) Acquisition
Rationale : Acquisition refers to the initial phase where the
neutral stimulus is paired with the unconditioned stimulus to elicit
a conditioned response.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : According to B.F. Skinner, the concept of
__________ refers to behavior being strengthened or weakened
by consequences.
ANS : Operant conditioning
Rationale : Operant conditioning involves reinforcement and
punishment to influence the likelihood of behavior recurrence.
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3. True/False
Question : In Pavlov’s experiments, food served as the
conditioned stimulus.
ANS : False
©2025
, Rationale : In Pavlov’s experiments, food was the
unconditioned stimulus, while the conditioned stimulus was the
previously neutral bell.
---
4. Multiple Response
Question : Which factors influence observational learning, as
per Bandura's Social Learning Theory?
a) Attention
b) Retention
c) Spontaneity
d) Motivation
ANSs : a) Attention, b) Retention, d) Motivation
Rationale : Observational learning involves paying attention to
the model, retaining the behavior, and being motivated to
replicate it.
---
5. Multiple Choice
©2025
, Question : Thorndike’s "Law of Effect" states that:
a) Behavior is unrelated to its consequences
b) Behaviors followed by pleasant outcomes are more likely to be
repeated
c) Learning occurs only through reinforcement
d) Punishment has no impact on behavior
ANS : b) Behaviors followed by pleasant outcomes are more
likely to be repeated
Rationale : Thorndike emphasized that positive outcomes
increase the likelihood of behavior repetition.
---
6. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : A __________ reinforcer is inherently satisfying,
such as food or water, while a __________ reinforcer is learned,
such as money or praise.
ANS : Primary; secondary
Rationale : Primary reinforcers satisfy biological needs, while
secondary reinforcers acquire their value through association.
©2025
