The Type of Learning in Which the Consequences of Behavior

question 79

Multiple Choice

The type of learning in which the consequences of behavior are manipulated to increase or decrease the frequency of the behavior, or to shape an entirely new behavior, is _____

• A)operant conditioning.
• B)classical conditioning.
• C)insight learning.
• D)social-cognitive learning.

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Definitions:

Intellectual

Relating to the ability to think and understand ideas and information on a complex level.

Alfred Binet

A French psychologist who, with Theodore Simon, developed the first practical intelligence test in the early 20th century, laying the foundation for modern intelligence testing.

Pragmatic Approach

A practical, realistic way of solving problems or approaching situations based on the current circumstances rather than on fixed theories or rules.

Group Testing

A method where multiple individuals are tested at the same time, typically used in educational settings or employment screenings to assess abilities or traits collectively.