All Free Psychology MCQs with Answers
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- A. classical; operant
- B. operant; classical
- C. classical; classical
- D. operant; operant
Explanation: Fear can be conditioned classically by associating a previously neutral cue with an aversive event.
Correct answer: classical; operant- A. acquisition
- B. development
- C. performance
- D. generalization
Explanation: Skinner emphasized reinforcement in acquiring behavior through its consequences, whereas Bandura distinguished learning from its…
Correct answer: performance- A. animals learn only by operant conditioning
- B. operant conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another
- C. classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another
- D. operant conditioning occurs when a response is not affected by consequences
Explanation: Classical conditioning links antecedent events, such as a bell becoming associated with food, whereas operant conditioning links a…
Correct answer: classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another2564. A punisher can be:
- A. the onset of an unpleasant event
- B. the removal of a positive state of affairs
- C. any consequence that reduces the occurrence of behavior
- D. a positive reinforcer
Explanation: A punisher is defined by its effect: it is any consequence that decreases the future frequency of the behavior it follows.
Correct answer: any consequence that reduces the occurrence of behavior- A. They occur before the response
- B. They occur after the response
- C. They occur simultaneously with the response
- D. they are unrelated to the response
Explanation: In operant conditioning, the response produces a consequence, such as reinforcement or punishment, so the critical event normally follows…
Correct answer: They occur after the response- A. Increases his capacities
- B. Increases his learning
- C. Determines his future line of action
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Insight involves restructuring a problem and recognizing a solution rather than merely repeating trial-and-error attempts.
Correct answer: All of the above- A. Solution of a problem through repeated errors
- B. Observation of the behavior of others
- C. Instantly solve a problem
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The defining feature of insight learning is a sudden grasp of the relationship needed to solve a problem, often described as an "aha"…
Correct answer: Instantly solve a problem- A. Skills
- B. Observation
- C. Limitation
- D. Theories
Explanation: Learning by doing occurs through performing and developing skills in an activity.
Correct answer: Skills- A. Law of readiness
- B. Law of modification
- C. law of exercise
- D. Law of effect
Explanation: Thorndike’s classic laws of learning include readiness, exercise, and effect. The law of modification is not one of his primary laws.
Correct answer: Law of modification- A. To remove the present errors
- B. To know new things
- C. To adopt new attitude
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Learning through doing uses failure as feedback: the learner can correct errors, discover new information, and develop or change…
Correct answer: All of the above- A. Desire
- B. previous knowledge
- C. mental level
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Desire provides motivation, previous knowledge supplies a foundation, and mental level affects the learner’s capacity to understand.
Correct answer: All of the above- A. Learning
- B. Stimulus
- C. Responses
- D. Sensation
Explanation: Thorndike’s law of effect explains how satisfying or unsatisfying consequences strengthen or weaken learning.
Correct answer: Learning- A. Law of exercise becomes ineffective
- B. Learning becomes durable
- C. Readiness decreases
- D. Response frequency decreases
Explanation: According to the law of effect, a pleasant consequence strengthens the connection between a situation and the response, making the learned…
Correct answer: Learning becomes durable- A. Law of learning
- B. Condition of learning
- C. Transfer of learning
- D. none of the above
Explanation: Conditions of learning refers to the factors that facilitate or hinder learning, such as readiness, motivation, and the learning…
Correct answer: Condition of learning- A. Learning will not be effective
- B. Learning will not take place
- C. Learning will be effective
- D. Learning will take place with a stimulus
Explanation: An excessively difficult activity can reduce motivation and prevent effective learning, even if some learning may still occur with…
Correct answer: Learning will not be effective- A. Desire
- B. Courage
- C. Tendency
- D. All of these
Explanation: Motivation activates a person’s desire to act, strengthens a tendency toward the goal, and can provide the courage to persist.
Correct answer: All of these2577. Motivation is:
- A. An inner state of an individual
- B. An external state of an individual
- C. A learning state of an individual
- D. A creative state of an individual
Explanation: Motivation is an inner state or process that energizes and directs behaviour toward a goal.
Correct answer: An inner state of an individual- A. An immediate objective
- B. A remote objective
- C. A natural objective
- D. An academic objective
Explanation: Avoiding punishment is an immediate objective because the person seeks quick relief from an unpleasant consequence.
Correct answer: An immediate objective- A. Pleasure
- B. Material gain
- C. Information
- D. Skills
Explanation: Pleasure is the key factor that usually guides the selection of interests, since people tend to attend to activities they find satisfying.
Correct answer: Pleasure- A. A learned role
- B. An unlearned role
- C. A natural role
- D. A social role
Explanation: Interests are generally learned through experience, reinforcement, and exposure to activities, rather than being completely inborn.
Correct answer: A learned role