Learning Process In Psychology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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. . . . . . . . technique has also been used in the treatment of behaviour disorders through behaviour therapy.
Correct Answer: Option B — Operant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Operant is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . technique has also been used in the treatment of behaviour disorders through behaviour therapy.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 2 of 40
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Stimulus substitution theory:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Stimulus substitution theory:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 3 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Form of conditioning) List-II (Explanation) A. Simultaneous conditioning 1. The onset of conditioning stimulus precedes the on set of unconditioned stimulus, conditioned stimulus ends before the end of the unconditioned stimulus B. Delayed conditioned 2. The on set of conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus are concurrent C. Trace 3. On set and end of the conditioned stimulus precedes the on set of unconditioned stimulus with some blank time between the two D. Backward conditioning 4. Unconditioned stimulus precedes the on set of conditioned stimulus
Correct Answer: Option A — A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
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A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Form of conditioning) List-II (Explanation) A. Simultaneous conditioning 1. The onset of conditioning stimulus precedes the on set of unconditioned stimulus, conditioned stimulus ends before the end of the unconditioned stimulus B. Delayed conditioned 2. The on set of conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus are concurrent C. Trace 3. On set and end of the conditioned stimulus precedes the on set of unconditioned stimulus with some blank time between the two D. Backward conditioning 4. Unconditioned stimulus precedes the on set of conditioned stimulus”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 4 of 40
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Consider the following statements: 1. Appetitive classical conditioning is slower 2. Appetitive conditioning requires greater number of acquisition trials 3. Aversive conditioning is established in one, tow or three trials 4. Establishing Aversive conditioning is dependent on the intensity of the aversive unconditioned stumulus Select the correct sentences from the following options:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements: 1. Appetitive classical conditioning is slower 2. Appetitive conditioning requires greater number of acquisition trials 3. Aversive conditioning is established in one, tow or three trials 4. Establishing Aversive conditioning is dependent on the intensity of the aversive unconditioned stumulus Select the correct sentences from the following options:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 5 of 40
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Classical conditioning is also called:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Classical conditioning is also called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 6 of 40
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Concurrent schedule of reinforcement is a situation in which:
Correct Answer: Option A — Two or more behaviours each having its own reinforcement schedule, are simultaneously available
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Two or more behaviours each having its own reinforcement schedule, are simultaneously available is the correct answer to “Concurrent schedule of reinforcement is a situation in which:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 7 of 40
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Who among the following developed an influential theory that stressed the cognitive nature of all learning?
Correct Answer: Option B — Edward C. Tolman
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Edward C. Tolman is the correct answer to “Who among the following developed an influential theory that stressed the cognitive nature of all learning”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 8 of 40
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Find out the correct statements:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Find out the correct statements:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 9 of 40
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In . . . . . . . . each word from a list of words is shown at a fixed rate of exposure duration Immediately after the presentation of the list, the participants are required to recall the words in any order they can
Correct Answer: Option B — Free Recall
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Free Recall is the correct answer to “In . . . . . . . . each word from a list of words is shown at a fixed rate of exposure duration Immediately after the presentation of the list, the participants are required to recall the words in any order they can”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 10 of 40
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Pavlov's experiments on classical conditioning of the dog brought to light several principles useful in habit formation. These include:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Pavlov's experiments on classical conditioning of the dog brought to light several principles useful in habit formation. These include:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 11 of 40
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The simplest kind of learning is called:
Correct Answer: Option B — Conditioning
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Conditioning is the correct answer to “The simplest kind of learning is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 12 of 40
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Paired-Associates Learning:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Paired-Associates Learning:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Escape learning means:
Correct Answer: Option B — Learning by negative re-inforcement
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Learning by negative re-inforcement is the correct answer to “Escape learning means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 14 of 40
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Behaviours that can be learned with a moderate amount of difficulty are said to be:
Correct Answer: Option B — Unprepared
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Unprepared is the correct answer to “Behaviours that can be learned with a moderate amount of difficulty are said to be:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 15 of 40
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Now several approaches emphasize cognitive process so heavily that they are often grouped as:
Correct Answer: Option C — Cognitive therapy
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Cognitive therapy is the correct answer to “Now several approaches emphasize cognitive process so heavily that they are often grouped as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 16 of 40
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A stimulus that may influence operant behaviour is called a
Correct Answer: Option C — Discriminitive stimulus
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Discriminitive stimulus is the correct answer to “A stimulus that may influence operant behaviour is called a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 17 of 40
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Change of behaviour due to fatique drugs or other intoxicants is not considered as:
Correct Answer: Option C — Learning
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Learning is the correct answer to “Change of behaviour due to fatique drugs or other intoxicants is not considered as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following statements is correct about observational learning?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is correct about observational learning”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 19 of 40
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Who among the following psychologists is known as the propagator of the theory concerning trial and error learning?
Correct Answer: Option B — Edward L. Thorndike
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Edward L. Thorndike is the correct answer to “Who among the following psychologists is known as the propagator of the theory concerning trial and error learning”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 20 of 40
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. . . . . . . . and his colleagues in a Series of experimental studies investigated observational learning in detail
Correct Answer: Option B — Bandura
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Bandura is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . and his colleagues in a Series of experimental studies investigated observational learning in detail”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 21 of 40
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Observational learning is also called:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Observational learning is also called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 22 of 40
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Some groups of positive reinforcers do not work naturally and their ability to reinforce instrumental responses depends upon learning, these are known as:
Correct Answer: Option C — Either A or B
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Either A or B is the correct answer to “Some groups of positive reinforcers do not work naturally and their ability to reinforce instrumental responses depends upon learning, these are known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 23 of 40
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A/an . . . . . . . . is a stimulus or event which, when its onset is contingent on a response, decreases, the likelihood that the response will occur again.
Correct Answer: Option C — Punisher
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punisher is the correct answer to “A/an . . . . . . . . is a stimulus or event which, when its onset is contingent on a response, decreases, the likelihood that the response will occur again.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 24 of 40
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What may be defined as a behavioural trend in the direction of accuracy of performance?
Correct Answer: Option B — Skill
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Skill is the correct answer to “What may be defined as a behavioural trend in the direction of accuracy of performance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 25 of 40
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The process by which organisms learn to respond to certain stimuli but not to others, is known as:
Correct Answer: Option A — Stimulus Discrimination
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Stimulus Discrimination is the correct answer to “The process by which organisms learn to respond to certain stimuli but not to others, is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 26 of 40
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Information and Expectation theories of the conditioning process take the viewpoint that: 1. Conditioned stimulus becomes a signal for the unconditioned stimulus 2. When conditioned stimulus is presented, unconditioned stimulus is expected and the learner responds in accordance with this expectation 3. Unconditioned stimulus becomes a signal for conditioned stimulus Select the correct answer from the options given below :
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Information and Expectation theories of the conditioning process take the viewpoint that: 1. Conditioned stimulus becomes a signal for the unconditioned stimulus 2. When conditioned stimulus is presented, unconditioned stimulus is expected and the learner responds in accordance with this expectation 3. Unconditioned stimulus becomes a signal for conditioned stimulus Select the correct answer from the options given below :”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 27 of 40
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When something previously learned benefits, performance or learning in a new situation is said to be:
Correct Answer: Option A — Positive transfer of learning
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Positive transfer of learning is the correct answer to “When something previously learned benefits, performance or learning in a new situation is said to be:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 28 of 40
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Modelling is based on the type of cognitive learning known as:
Correct Answer: Option A — Observational learning
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Observational learning is the correct answer to “Modelling is based on the type of cognitive learning known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 29 of 40
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. . . . . . . . means disappearance of learned response due to removal of reinforcement from the situation in which the response used to occur
Correct Answer: Option C — Extinction
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Extinction is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . means disappearance of learned response due to removal of reinforcement from the situation in which the response used to occur”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 30 of 40
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Which of the following are the areas for application of learning principles?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the areas for application of learning principles”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 31 of 40
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The behaviour of children can easily be modified and shaped through the use of the:
Correct Answer: Option B — operant conditioning
Detailed Academic Explanation:
operant conditioning is the correct answer to “The behaviour of children can easily be modified and shaped through the use of the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 32 of 40
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Escape learning is an example of instrumental conditioning which is based on:
Correct Answer: Option A — Negative reinforcement
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Negative reinforcement is the correct answer to “Escape learning is an example of instrumental conditioning which is based on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following is a type of transfer of training?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a type of transfer of training”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 34 of 40
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Find out the correct statement:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Find out the correct statement:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 35 of 40
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Who among the following carried out a number of insight experiments on chimpanzees and summarized the findings in a book entitled. "The mentality of APes (1925)"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Wolfgang Kohler
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wolfgang Kohler is the correct answer to “Who among the following carried out a number of insight experiments on chimpanzees and summarized the findings in a book entitled. "The mentality of APes (1925)"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 36 of 40
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Principles of motor learning help in achieving excellence in the field of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Sports
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Sports is the correct answer to “Principles of motor learning help in achieving excellence in the field of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 37 of 40
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Verbal learning is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Verbal learning is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 38 of 40
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. . . . . . . . technique is based on the interaction between classical and instrumental conditioning
Correct Answer: Option C — Biofeed - back treatment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Biofeed - back treatment is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . technique is based on the interaction between classical and instrumental conditioning”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 39 of 40
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Match List-I (Impairment due to focal brain damage) with List-II (Psychological symptoms) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A. Agnosia 1. Difficulty in recognising objects or forms by touch B. Agraphia 2. Difficulty in writing language C. Apraxia 3. Difficulty in recognising certain familiar objects D. Asterognosis 4. Disturbances of memory of movements
Correct Answer: Option C — A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
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A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I (Impairment due to focal brain damage) with List-II (Psychological symptoms) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A. Agnosia 1. Difficulty in recognising objects or forms by touch B. Agraphia 2. Difficulty in writing language C. Apraxia 3. Difficulty in recognising certain familiar objects D. Asterognosis 4. Disturbances of memory of movements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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Question 40 of 40
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. . . . . . . . , the father of behaviourism supported Pavlov's ideas on conditioned responses
Correct Answer: Option B — Johan Watson
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Johan Watson is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . , the father of behaviourism supported Pavlov's ideas on conditioned responses”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Learning Process In Psychology.
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