UPPSC 2025

Q. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?

a) Kohler – Insight Theory
b) Lewin – Field Theory
c) Skinner – Operant Conditioning
d) Pavlov – Stimulus Response Bond Theory
Correct Answer: d) Pavlov – Stimulus Response Bond Theory

Question from UPPSC Prelims CSAT 2025

Explanation:

Evaluate each pair:
– Kohler – Insight Theory: Correct. Wolfgang Köhler, a Gestalt psychologist, demonstrated insight learning in chimpanzees.
– Lewin – Field Theory: Correct. Kurt Lewin proposed Field Theory (life space), summarised as B = f(P, E).
– Skinner – Operant Conditioning: Correct. B.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning based on reinforcement and punishment.
– Pavlov – Stimulus Response Bond Theory: Not correct. Pavlov is known for classical (respondent) conditioning via salivation in dogs. The named S-R Bond (Connectionism) theory is attributed to E.L. Thorndike (puzzle-box experiments, Law of Effect and Law of Exercise).
Therefore, option 4 is the mismatched pair.

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