IB Psychology Learning Perspective Quiz -4-

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    Who contributed to the development operant condition the most before B.F.Skinner did?

    • Edward Thorndike
    • Roger Sperry
    • Edward Tolman
    • Elizabeth Loftus
    • Atkinson &Shiffrin
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This IB Psychology Learning Perspective Quiz assesses understanding of key concepts within the learning perspective, such as operant conditioning and assumptions about behavior. It challenges learners to differentiate between psychological theories and identify significant contributors and components in the field.

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  • 2. 

    What is not a main assumption of the learning perspective in psychology?

    • Empiricism

    • Parsimony

    • Ecological Conservation

    • Determinism

    Correct Answer
    A. Ecological Conservation
    Explanation
    The learning perspective in psychology focuses on how behavior is acquired through experiences and interactions with the environment. Empiricism is a main assumption of this perspective as it emphasizes the importance of observation and evidence in understanding behavior. Parsimony is also a main assumption as it suggests that the simplest explanation is often the best. Determinism is another main assumption as it suggests that behavior is determined by external factors and not by free will. However, ecological conservation is not a main assumption of the learning perspective in psychology.

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  • 3. 

    What psychological theories shown below are more related to free will than determinism? (two answer choices)

    • Classical Conditioning

    • Operant Conditioning

    • Latent Learning

    • Observational Learning

    • Taste Aversion

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Latent Learning
    A. Observational Learning
    Explanation
    Latent learning and observational learning are more related to free will than determinism because they both involve the individual actively acquiring knowledge and skills through their own choices and experiences. In latent learning, individuals acquire knowledge and skills without any apparent reinforcement or motivation, suggesting that they have the freedom to learn and explore new information. Observational learning also emphasizes the role of personal choice and agency, as individuals learn by observing and imitating others. These theories suggest that individuals have the ability to make conscious decisions and exercise their free will in the learning process.

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  • 4. 

    What is not a component of operant conditioning?

    • Punishment by application

    • Positive reinforcement

    • Negative reinforcement

    • Omission

    • Conditioned Response

    Correct Answer
    A. Conditioned Response
    Explanation
    The question asks for a component of operant conditioning that is not present among the given options. The correct answer, "Conditioned Response," is a term associated with classical conditioning, not operant conditioning. In operant conditioning, the focus is on the consequences of behavior, such as punishment, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and omission. A conditioned response, on the other hand, is a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus in classical conditioning.

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  • 5. 

    Which sentence below fits the main idea of learning perspective in psychology the most?

    • "The mind is like a computer that it processes behavior."

    • "The mind is a black box that cannot be seen through."

    • "The mind is simply biological and everything works by biological process."

    • "The mind is thing that can only be predicted."

    • "Mind does not exist at all."

    Correct Answer
    A. "The mind is a black box that cannot be seen through."
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The mind is a black box that cannot be seen through." This sentence best fits the main idea of learning perspective in psychology because it suggests that the mind is not directly observable and its processes cannot be fully understood or known. This aligns with the idea that behavior and learning are influenced by internal mental processes that are not easily accessible or visible to external observers.

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