The trial and error theory of learning is given by Thorndike and he was labeled as Connectionism. He was an American psychologist and a teacher at Columbia University. According to Thorndike learning is the result of associations between Stimuli and Response. The principle of S-R theory is trial and error learning in which some responses come to dominate others due to rewards. So take this quiz and know more about the trial and error theory of Thorndike.
1. What is the other name of the trial and error theory?
A. Stimulas response theory
B. Classical condining theory
C. Operant conditioning theory
D. None of them
2. The law of learning is given by...
A. Pavlov
B. Thorndike
C. Skinner
D. Kohler
3. How many primary law of learning given by Thorndike?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 3
D. 6
4. According to Thorndike, how many stages are present in the learning process?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
5. Which of the following is the first stage in the learning process?
A. Drive
B. Goal
C. Hurdle
D. Random Movement
6. Thorndike performed his experiment on ..
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. White Rat
D. Monkey
7. The Thorndike's puzzle box experiment the cat was rewarded by
A. Getting out of the box
B. Getting box
C. Both of them
D. None of them
8. Law of use and law of disuse come under the primary law of ....
A. Law readiness
B. Law of exercise
C. Law of practice
D. None of them
9. Primary and secondary law laws of learning are given by whom?
A. Thorndike
B. Pavlov
C. Skinner
D. Kohler
10. According to Thorndike, the term association was modified later as...
A. Bond
B. Connection
C. Both of them
D. None of them
11. In-class teaching, the step of introducing a lesson is based on which law of learning?
A. Law of effect
B. Law of readiness
C. Law of analogy
D. Law of association
12. Which one of the following is a subordinate law regarding the learning process as proposed by Thorndike?
A. Law of exercise
B. Law of effect
C. Law of readiness
D. Law of associative shifting
13. What is the meaning of the law of readiness?
A. Force the child to learn
B. Mental preparation for action
C. Ready for everything
D. None of these
14. Which law explains the role of practice in learning?
A. Law of Readiness
B. Law of Effect
C. Law of Exercise
D. All of these
15. According to the law of exercise when a connection between stimulus and response is accompanied by a satisfying state,
its strength is .....
A. Increased
B. Decreased
C. Remain Same
D. Negative
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