Exam 8: Learning

If one chimpanzee watches a second chimp solve a puzzle for a food reward,the first chimp may thereby learn how to solve the puzzle.This best illustrates

The introduction of an unpleasant stimulus is to ________ as the withdrawal of an unpleasant stimulus is to ________.

The tendency to engage in behaviors that we observe others being rewarded for performing best illustrates the influence of

Little Albert developed a fear of rats after a white rat was paired with a loud noise.In this case,the loud noise was the

When the Zantays eat dinner,the family dog begs for food.Sometimes,but not often,the children give in to the dog's begging and pass their pet a tasty morsel.You would be most justified in predicting that

Elijah has learned to expect that whenever he studies diligently for tests,he will receive good grades.This suggests that associative learning involves

A learned association between behaviors and resulting events is central to

Which pioneering learning researcher highlighted the antisocial effects of aggressive models on children's behavior?

Asking potential partners for a date is most likely to be reinforced on a ________ schedule.

After getting a slight burn from the spark of a flickering campfire,Julie became afraid of getting close to lighted gas stoves.This best illustrates the adaptive value of

Research on the role of cognitive processes in learning indicates that the strength of a conditioned response depends primarily on the ________ of the CS-US association.

Alexis is addicted to drugs.The room in which she usually takes them is likely to become a(n)________ for drug cravings.

Seals in an aquarium will repeat behaviors,such as slapping and barking,that prompt people to toss them a herring.This best illustrates

The brain's capacity to simulate and vicariously experience the observed postures and facial expressions of others most clearly contributes to the development of a child's

When Adam observed his sister being scolded after she hit another child,Adam also discontinued hitting other children.This best illustrates the impact of

A dog's salivation at the sight of a food dish is a(n)

Airline frequent flyer programs that reward customers with a free flight after every 50,000 miles of travel illustrate the use of a ________ schedule of reinforcement.

Your heart may race when you are confronted by a lion but not when you are approached by a kitten.This best illustrates the adaptive value of

Janna's behavior is more strongly influenced by the momentary thrill of unprotected sex than by the prospect of an unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.This best illustrates the impact of

An enclosure containing a bar or key that an animal can manipulate to obtain a food or water reinforcer is called a(n)