Which is a secondary law of "trial and error" theory of learning?
Law of multiple response
Thorndike's three main (primary) laws are Readiness, Exercise and Effect; Law of Multiple Response is one of his secondary/subsidiary laws of learning.
Important Questions from Theories & Concepts of Behaviorism
- Identify among the following the contribution of behaviourism
A) Objective observation
B) Introspection
C) Role of environment in shaping behaviour
D) Use of reinforcement and rewards
Choose the correct answer: - Kiran was a very reluctant kid who never followed any instructions. With all patience the teacher rewarded his every small behaviour indicating willingness and changed his behaviour so that he participates enthusiastically. Teacher here used the technique of
- Which of the following is not a practice of a behaviouristic teacher?
The following two are the major contributions of Thorndike's doctrine in the field of Psychology.
A. Associative shifting
B. Law of similarity
C. Law of effect
D. Extinction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Classical conditioning is faster when UCS is presented immediately after CS rather than before.
Reason (R): According to cognitive perspective, classical conditioning occurs because CS provides expectancy about the coming of UCS.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
