Experimental Learning Exam 1

Learning is best defined as:

A relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience

Which of the following best defines behavior?

Observable and measurable activity

Aristotle’s view of knowledge aligns with:

Empiricism

Plato believed knowledge was:

Innate

Decartes believed animals were:

Reflexive and mechanical

Structuralism focused primarily on:

elements of the mind

The primary method used in structuralism was:

Introspection

Functionalism was strongly influenced by:

Darwin

Functionalism emphasized:

Adaptive purpose of behavior

Which is not a principle of natural selection?

Introspection

Watson is most closley associated with:

Methodological Behaviorism

Hull introduced the concept of:

Drive reduction

Tolman is known for studying:

cognitive map

Bandura emphasized learning through:

Observation

Reciprocal determinism refers to:

Interaction between behavior, person, and environment

Skinner’s approach focused on:

Environmental consequences

Operant conditioning is most associated with:

Skinner

EAB focuses primarily on:

basic behavioral principles

ABA differs from EAB because:

Applies principles to real world problems

Which field would most likely study reinforcement schedules in a lab?

EAB

Explain the key differences between Experimental Analysis of Behavior (EAB) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Include setting and purpose in your answer.