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25. When learning occurs through association, and neutral stimulus becomes conditioned stimulus, what theory is described?
A. Operant Conditioning Theory
B. Behaviorist Theory
C. Social Learning Theory
D. Classical Conditioning Theory

Notice how options A, C and D are under B - Behaviorist Theory. Although there is no such thing as the "Behaviorist Theory," in a sense that it is called that way, there is a chance that an examinee would answer B, just to be safe. However, it must be pointed out that not all umbrella options should be considered.

First of all, the question is asking for a specific theory. We all know that behaviorism deals with stimulus and response and that the questioned mentioned the word "stimulus." We are now sure that we are talking about behaviorism.

However, which theory under behaviorism? There are three major theories under behaviorism: Operant Conditioning Theory, Classical Conditioning Theory and the Theory of Connectionism. Which among these three?

The easiest way around this is to look for keywords. The term "conditioned stimulus" was mentioned. And, where else can we encounter this term? Yes, Classical Conditioning Theory - D.

26. A theory that focuses on the sequence and processes by which behavior is learned.

A. Operant Conditioning Theory
B. Behaviorism
C. Social Learning Theory
D. Classical Conditioning Theory

The same options for the previous item was used in this item. Again, there is this question of whether to answer an umbrella option or a specific option.

This time, it seeks a more general term. It does not mention anything about punishment or reward or conditioned and unconditioned stimuli. Therefore, the answer is B - Behaviorism.

27. A law of learning which states that learning is strengthened when it results to satisfaction but weakened when it leads to annoyance.
A. Law of Effect
B. Law of Readiness
C. Law of Exercise
D. Law of Appreciation

There is no such thing as Law of Appreciation under Connectionism. So, we are left with A, B and C.

Law of Readiness does not talk about whether learning is strengthened or weakened. It only deals with the most probable response a learner has for a specific stimulus based on what he is more likely to "ready to respond" with.

Law of Exercise talks about whether learning is strengthened or weakened. However, it does not deal with whether the learning leads to satisfaction or annoyance. It is only concerned about whether learning is frequent and intensive.

So, the answer is A - Law of Effect. The Law of Effect deals with the consequences of learning.