PSYC 302 – Psychology of Learning | Exam 1 (40 Questions) | Conditioning, Behaviorism, Social Learning | Stanford University

This document provides a complete set of 40 multiple-choice and definition-based questions with answers for PSYC 302: Psychology of Learning, designed for Exam 1 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The content thoroughly covers foundational theories of how humans and animals learn, with strong emphasis on classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive psychology, and social learning theory. Students will find precise explanations for key terms like unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, reinforcement and punishment (positive and negative), extinction, generalization, discrimination, and more. It includes detailed definitions and applied understanding of psychological concepts introduced by influential thinkers such as Skinner, Watson, Bandura, and Piaget, without requiring prior deep theoretical background—making it both accessible and academically rigorous. The exam material also explores learning processes (habituation, sensitization, novelty, dishabituation) and mechanisms like shaping, chaining, reinforcement schedules, and mirror neurons. This document is ideal for students preparing for midterms or comprehensive assessments in courses related to: Psychology (BA/BSc) Cognitive Science Education & Pedagogy Nursing and Pre-Medical Studies Behavioral and Social Sciences It is a high-yield study tool for undergraduate students seeking structured exam preparation based on key learning objectives. Keywords: psychology of learning, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, behaviorism, reinforcement, punishment, cognitive theory, social learning, Bandura, Skinner, Piaget, reinforcement schedules, phobia, habituation, sensitization, self-efficacy, observational learning, PSYC 302, Stanford University