Pearson Edexcel A Level · Psychology (9PS0)

Learning theories: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Learning theories.

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Question 1

1 mark

In operant conditioning, which of the following best describes negative punishment?

Question 2

1 mark

In the study by Becker et al. (2002) on eating behaviours in Fiji, what did the researchers find after the introduction of Western television?

Question 3

1 mark

In Bandura's (1961) Bobo doll experiment, which group of children showed the highest levels of physical aggression after observing an aggressive model?

Question 4

1 mark

In the application of Learning theories to treat phobias, systematic desensitisation involves the learner practicing relaxation while working through a list of feared situations. What is the technical term for this list?

Question 5

1 mark

In the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920), which of the following served as the Conditioned Stimulus (CS) for Little Albert?

Question 6

2 marks

In learning theories, define the term positive reinforcement within operant conditioning.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how systematic desensitisation uses the principles of classical conditioning to treat a phobia.

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Question 8

2 marks

In learning theories, what is meant by the term modelling in social learning theory?

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Question 9

4 marks

Classical conditioning is a central concept in Learning Theories.
(a) Using the terms unconditioned stimulus (UCS) and unconditioned response (UCR), describe the initial stage of Pavlov's (1927) experiment with dogs. (2 points)
(b) Define 'extinction' within the framework of classical conditioning. (2 points)

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Question 10

4 marks

Social Learning Theory (SLT) suggests that behavior is learned through observation.
(a) Outline the four 'stages' of social learning as described by Bandura. (4 points)

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