Operant Conditioning Terms Quiz
Test your knowledge of key operant conditioning concepts and terminology.
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What is the process by which a behavior is strengthened by the consequences that follow it?
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Operant Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
Habituation
Sensitization
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
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Giving a dog a treat for sitting
Taking away chores for good grades
Scolding a child for misbehaving
Ignoring a tantrum
Select all terms that are types of reinforcement schedules.
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Fixed Ratio
Variable Interval
Continuous
Random Extinction
Match each operant conditioning term to its correct definition.
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Positive Reinforcement
A stimulus added to increase a behavior
A stimulus removed to increase a behavior
A stimulus added to decrease a behavior
A stimulus removed to decrease a behavior
Negative Reinforcement
A stimulus added to increase a behavior
A stimulus removed to increase a behavior
A stimulus added to decrease a behavior
A stimulus removed to decrease a behavior
Positive Punishment
A stimulus added to increase a behavior
A stimulus removed to increase a behavior
A stimulus added to decrease a behavior
A stimulus removed to decrease a behavior
Negative Punishment
A stimulus added to increase a behavior
A stimulus removed to increase a behavior
A stimulus added to decrease a behavior
A stimulus removed to decrease a behavior
Extinction in operant conditioning occurs when a behavior is no longer
reinforced
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Provide an example of negative punishment.
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How would you define 'discriminative stimulus' in your own words?
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Which of the following best describes shaping?
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Gradually reinforcing closer approximations to a desired behavior
Punishing all undesired behaviors
Reinforcing only after a set number of responses
Pairing two stimuli together
Rate your confidence in your knowledge of operant conditioning terms.
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Which of the following is NOT a term associated with operant conditioning?
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Reinforcement
Punishment
Habituation
Extinction
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