30 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs)on Chapter 5 on Learning
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3 | Human development | Click here | |
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is learning defined as?
- A) A temporary change in behavior
- B) Any relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience
- C) A reflexive response to stimuli
- D) A response to fatigue
- Answer: B
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of learning mentioned in the chapter?
- A) Classical Conditioning
- B) Operant Conditioning
- C) Emotional Conditioning
- D) Observational Learning
- Answer: C
3. Who first investigated classical conditioning?
- A) B.F. Skinner
- B) Albert Bandura
- C) Ivan P. Pavlov
- D) Wolfgang Köhler
- Answer: C
4. In classical conditioning, what does the neutral stimulus become?
- A) Unconditioned stimulus
- B) Conditioned stimulus
- C) Reinforcer
- D) Response
- Answer: B
5. What is operant conditioning primarily concerned with?
- A) Reflexive responses
- B) Learning through observation
- C) Learning through reinforcement and punishment
- D) Associative learning
- Answer: C
6. Which psychologist is associated with operant conditioning?
- A) Ivan P. Pavlov
- B) B.F. Skinner
- C) Albert Bandura
- D) John Watson
- Answer: B
7. What is a reinforcer?
- A) A stimulus that decreases behavior
- B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response
- C) A neutral stimulus
- D) A conditioned response
- Answer: B
8. What type of learning involves sudden realization of a solution?
- A) Classical Conditioning
- B) Operant Conditioning
- C) Insight Learning
- D) Verbal Learning
- Answer: C
9. Which of the following is an example of observational learning?
- A) A child learning to ride a bike through trial and error
- B) A child imitating a parent’s behavior
- C) A dog salivating at the sound of a bell
- D) A student memorizing a poem
- Answer: B
10. What is the main focus of cognitive learning?
- A) Observable behavior
- B) Mental processes and understanding
- C) Reflexive responses
- D) Reinforcement schedules
- Answer: B
11. Which of the following is NOT a feature of learning?
- A) It is a permanent change
- B) It occurs due to experience
- C) It is always observable
- D) It can be inferred
- Answer: C
12. What does verbal learning primarily involve?
- A) Physical skills
- B) Associating words based on similarity
- C) Observing others
- D) Reflexive responses
- Answer: B
13. Which of the following is a characteristic of skill learning?
- A) It is always innate
- B) It requires practice and exercise
- C) It does not involve cognitive processes
- D) It is unrelated to behavior
- Answer: B
14. What is learned helplessness?
- A) A state of motivation
- B) A condition where individuals feel they cannot control their environment
- C) A type of cognitive learning
- D) A method of reinforcement
- Answer: B
15. Which factor is crucial for effective learning?
- A) Fatigue
- B) Motivation
- C) Distraction
- D) Isolation
- Answer: B
16. What is the primary method used in observational learning?
- A) Trial and error
- B) Reinforcement
- C) Imitation
- D) Conditioning
- Answer: C
17. Which type of learning is characterized by the use of tools to solve problems?
- A) Classical Conditioning
- B) Insight Learning
- C) Operant Conditioning
- D) Verbal Learning
- Answer: B
18. What is the role of feedback in learning?
- A) It hinders the learning process
- B) It provides reinforcement
- C) It is irrelevant to learning
- D) It only applies to verbal learning
- Answer: B
19. Which of the following is an example of cognitive learning?
- A) A child learning to tie shoelaces
- B) A student understanding a math concept
- C) A dog learning to sit on command
- D) A person memorizing a list of words
- Answer: B
20. What does the term "preparedness" refer to in learning?
- A) The readiness to learn based on prior knowledge
- B) The ability to memorize quickly
- C) The use of reinforcement
- D) The process of trial and error
- Answer: A
21. Which of the following is a method used in verbal learning?
- A) Free recall
- B) Insight learning
- C) Classical conditioning
- D) Skill acquisition
- Answer: A
22. What is the main difference between generalization and discrimination in learning?
- A) Generalization involves responding to similar stimuli, while discrimination involves distinguishing between them.
- B) Generalization is a type of reinforcement, while discrimination is not.
- C) Generalization is always incorrect, while discrimination is always correct.
- D) There is no difference; they are the same.
- Answer: A
23. Which of the following is a characteristic of operant conditioning?
- A) It relies on reflexive responses.
- B) It involves voluntary responses.
- C) It is based solely on observation.
- D) It does not involve reinforcement.
- Answer: B
24. What is the primary focus of skill learning?
- A) Memorization of facts
- B) Execution of complex tasks
- C) Understanding concepts
- D) Observing others
- Answer: B
25. Which of the following can be a barrier to learning?
- A) Motivation
- B) Learning disabilities
- C) Reinforcement
- D) Insight
- Answer: B
26. What is the significance of the environment in learning?
- A) It has no impact on learning.
- B) It can either facilitate or hinder the learning process.
- C) It is only important for observational learning.
- D) It is only relevant for skill learning.
- Answer: B
27. Which type of learning is most associated with the work of Albert Bandura?
- A) Classical Conditioning
- B) Operant Conditioning
- C) Observational Learning
- D) Cognitive Learning
- Answer: C
28. What is the primary outcome of classical conditioning?
- A) A change in voluntary behavior
- B) A learned association between stimuli
- C) The development of cognitive skills
- D) The acquisition of physical skills
- Answer: B
29. Which of the following best describes the term "latent learning"?
- A) Learning that occurs without reinforcement
- B) Learning that is immediately observable
- C) Learning that is only verbal
- D) Learning that requires physical practice
- Answer: A
30. What is a key factor that influences the speed of learning?
- A) The complexity of the material
- B) The learner's prior knowledge and experience
- C) The time of day
- D) The number of distractions
- Answer: B
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