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Which type of conditioning involves learning associations between stimuli and their consequences, leading to voluntary behaviors?

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Observational conditioning

D. Reflexive conditioning

Correct Answer :

B. Operant conditioning


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Which type of reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?

A. Positive reinforcement

B. Negative reinforcement

C. Positive punishment

D. Negative punishment

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Who is known for the theory of multiple intelligences, which proposes that there are different types of intelligence beyond traditional measures like IQ?

A. Howard Gardner

B. Alfred Binet

C. David Wechsler

D. Charles Spearman

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Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

A. Serotonin

B. Dopamine

C. Acetylcholine

D. GABA

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Who is known for the social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy?

A. Albert Bandura

B. Carl Rogers

C. B.F. Skinner

D. Abraham Maslow

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Who developed the stages of moral development, including the pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional levels?

A. Lawrence Kohlberg

B. Sigmund Freud

C. Erik Erikson

D. Jean Piaget

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Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance, which suggests that individuals experience discomfort when their attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent?

A. Leon Festinger

B. Solomon Asch

C. Stanley Milgram

D. Philip Zimbardo

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In operant conditioning, what term is used to describe the process of weakening a behavior by applying an unpleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs?

A. Reinforcement

B. Punishment

C. Extinction

D. Shaping

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In classical conditioning, what is the term for the process of gradually reducing the intensity of a conditioned stimulus while still obtaining the conditioned response?

A. Extinction

B. Generalization

C. Discrimination

D. Habituation

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Who is known for the concept of the zone of proximal development and emphasized the importance of social interactions in learning?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. Albert Bandura

C. Jean Piaget

D. Lev Vygotsky

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Who is known for the concept of the zone of proximal development and scaffolding in cognitive development?

A. Lev Vygotsky

B. Jean Piaget

C. Erik Erikson

D. Lawrence Kohlberg

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According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what comes first in the sequence of experiencing an emotion?

A. Physiological arousal

B. Cognitive appraisal

C. Behavioral response

D. Emotional experience

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What is the term for the tendency to remember information that supports one's pre-existing beliefs while ignoring or forgetting information that contradicts them?

A. Confirmation bias

B. Availability heuristic

C. Anchoring and adjustment

D. Hindsight bias

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Who is known for the social cognitive theory and the concept of reciprocal determinism?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. Albert Bandura

C. B.F. Skinner

D. Carl Rogers

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Which type of reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior after a specific number of responses?

A. Fixed-ratio

B. Variable-ratio

C. Fixed-interval

D. Variable-interval

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In classical conditioning, what is the term for the reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of rest or time without exposure to the conditioned stimulus?

A. Spontaneous recovery

B. Generalization

C. Discrimination

D. Extinction

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What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values?

A. Confirmation bias

B. Availability heuristic

C. Anchoring and adjustment

D. Hindsight bias

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What is the term for the process of encoding new information by associating it with information that is already stored in memory?

A. Chunking

B. Elaborative rehearsal

C. Maintenance rehearsal

D. Priming

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According to Freud's theory, which part of the personality operates on the principle of immediate gratification and is driven by the pleasure principle?

A. Ego

B. Superego

C. Id

D. Conscience

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Which neurotransmitter is associated with muscle control, arousal, and attention?

A. Dopamine

B. Serotonin

C. Acetylcholine

D. GABA

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Which type of conditioning involves learning associations between stimuli and their consequences, leading to voluntary behaviors?

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Observational conditioning

D. Reflexive conditioning

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Which type of memory is responsible for storing information about facts and knowledge?

A. Sensory memory

B. Short-term memory

C. Long-term memory

D. Procedural memory

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Who is known for the hierarchy of needs, which includes physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

A. Carl Rogers

B. Abraham Maslow

C. Erik Erikson

D. B.F. Skinner

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What is the term for the phenomenon where a person's memory can be influenced by misleading information provided after an event?

A. Retroactive interference

B. Proactive interference

C. Misinformation effect

D. Source amnesia

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Which part of the brain is associated with processing and regulating emotions, especially those related to fear and aggression?

A. Amygdala

B. Hippocampus

C. Thalamus

D. Hypothalamus

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Which type of therapy focuses on changing irrational or maladaptive thought patterns to improve emotional well-being?

A. Cognitive therapy

B. Behavioral therapy

C. Psychoanalytic therapy

D. Humanistic therapy

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Which type of memory is responsible for recalling information about how to do things or perform specific tasks?

A. Sensory memory

B. Procedural memory

C. Semantic memory

D. Short-term memory

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According to Abraham Maslow, what is the highest level in the hierarchy of needs?

A. Esteem needs

B. Self-actualization

C. Safety needs

D. Belongingness and love needs

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What is the term for the type of learning that occurs through observing and imitating the behavior of others?

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Observational learning

D. Cognitive learning

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What is the term for the process of encoding information based on its meaning and relationship to existing knowledge?

A. Semantic encoding

B. Visual encoding

C. Acoustic encoding

D. Elaborative encoding

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Which type of memory is responsible for recalling facts and general knowledge about the world?

A. Procedural memory

B. Semantic memory

C. Episodic memory

D. Short-term memory