As a new teacher, the following quiz will be used to assess your knowledge base of behavioral & social learning theories and their implications for classroom practice.
Ivan Pavlov theorized what method? Is this behavioral or social in theory?
Behavioral > Classical Conditioning (Pavlov)
15
B.F. Skinner theorized what method? Is this behavioral or social in theory?
Behavioral > Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
15
Albert Bandura theorized what method? Is this behavioral or social in theory?
Social > Modeling and Observational Learning (Bandura)
15
Meichenbaum theorized what method? Is this behavioral or social in theory?
Social > Model of Self-Regulated Learning (Meichenbaum)
15
Using task completion forms are not effective for self-regulated learning. (True / False)
False
15
Classical Conditioning theorists dismiss that neutral stimuli can acquire the capacity to evoke behavioral responses through their association with unconditioned stimuli that trigger reflexes. (True / False)
False
15
Shaping is a fantastic way to get into physical shape. (True / False)
True; Shaping “is the teaching of a new skill or behavior by means of reinforcement for small steps toward the desired goal”
15
Self-regulation hypothesizes that people observe their own behavior, judge it against their own standards, and reinforce or punish themselves. (True / False)
True
15
Social behavioral theories may be better than behavioral theories as they involve more than observable behavior. (True / False)
True
15
Operant Conditioning theorists suggest using ____________ and ____________ to shape behavior.
Operant Conditioning theorist reinforces and punishes shape behavior
15
In operant conditioning, using praise to reinforce a student for desired behavior is an example of _____________________.
Positive reinforcement
15
A ____________ reinforcer that is given ____________ generally has a much ______________ effect than does a ________________ reinforcer given later.
A smaller reinforcer that is given immediately generally has a much larger effect than does a large reinforcer given later
15
Social learning theories provide context to why quitting addictions can be difficult. The ________ but _____________ reinforcement of just one cigarette (or donut) often overcomes the behavioral effect of the _______ but delayed reinforcers
The small but immediate reinforcement of just one cigarette (or donut) often overcomes the behavioral effect of the large but delayed reinforcers.
15
Explain how social learning theories can impact classroom practice.
Social learning theory emphasizes observing and modeling behavior. Practices like cooperative learning, peer tutoring, and group projects align with this theory
15
How can teachers promote self-regulated learning in the classroom?
Teachers can encourage goal-setting, self-monitoring, and reflection. They can use task completion forms given to students and teach/encourage ways of self-rein