Introduction to Psychology MCQs

A child who has been frightened by a dog develops a fear response to all dogs. This is known as:

A. Stimulus Discrimination
B. Extinction
C. Spontaneous recovery
D. Stimulus Generalization

The link between physical punishment and subsequent aggressive behavior is probably best explained by:

A. observational learning
B. non-contingent reinforcement
C. resistance to extinction
D. classical conditioning

The second step in a self- modification program is to:

A. specify the target behaviour
B. design your program
C. gather baseline data
D. set up a behavioural contact

The changes due to experience.

A. Are permanent
B. Continue throughout life
C. Pave the way to new changes
D. All of the above

The natural changes are:

A. Temporary
B. Permanent
C. Neutral
D. None of them

The behavioural changes due to experiences:

A. Are sometimes temporary
B. Are sometimes permanent
C. Are always natural
D. Both (a) and (b)

Which of the following is included in the concept of learning:

A. Process
B. Process and change
C. Process change and experience
D. All of the above

Who founded the school of psychology known as Behaviorism

A. Skinner
B. Thorndike
C. Watson
D. Pavlov

A child proceeds from infancy to:

A. Childhood
B. Neo-adolescence
C. Adolescence
D. Maturation

At birth, a child is unable to:

A. Fulfil his needs by himself
B. Respond
C. Take influence from the environment
D. Both (a) and (b)

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