Exam 8: Learning

Respondent behavior is a(n)________ response,whereas operant behavior is a(n)________ response.

Which of the following is an unconditioned response?

Mirror neurons are believed by some scientists to provide a biological basis for

Different groups of vervet monkeys learned to prefer either blue or pink corn.All but one of their 27 infant monkeys subsequently came to prefer the same color corn preferred by the adult monkeys in their group.This subsequent outcome best illustrated

During a typical morning,Colin checks the clock frequently before being reinforced with confirmation that the time for his regularly scheduled lunch break has arrived.In this case,Colin's behavior is reinforced on a ________ schedule.

The process of modeling is most closely associated with

If bears find insects after they move decaying logs,they more frequently move decaying logs.This most clearly indicates that finding insects is a

Although 5-year-old Katelyn is not really thirsty,she frequently begins whining for a glass of water about 10 minutes after being put to bed.Her parents would be best advised to

Receiving money as a reward and having a monetary fine suspended are both ________ reinforcers.

Through language we often learn things that we ourselves have neither personally experienced nor directly observed.This best illustrates the importance of

Five-year-old Trevor is emotionally disturbed and refuses to communicate with anyone.To get him to speak,his teacher initially gives him candy for any utterance,then only for a clearly spoken word,and finally only for a complete sentence.The teacher is using the method of

A partial reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after a specified number of responses is called a ________ schedule.

On Monday,Johnny's mother gave him cookies and milk after he had played quietly for 10 minutes.On Tuesday,she required 20 minutes of quiet play before treat time.On Wednesday,she gave him cookies only after he played quietly for a full half hour.Johnny was taught to play quietly for extended periods through

Mr.Zandee has stopped smoking because he wants to model healthy behavior patterns for his children.Mr.Zandee is apparently aware of the importance of ________ in his children's development.

A geometric figure is most likely to trigger sexual arousal if presented shortly

The way slot machines reward gamblers with money best illustrates

Luana edits manuscripts for a publisher and is paid $25 for every three pages she edits.Luana is reinforced on a ________ schedule.

Researchers condition a flatworm to contract when exposed to light by repeatedly pairing the light with electric shock.The electric shock is a(n)

An event that strengthens the behavior it follows is a(n)

It has been suggested that ________ are activated when a monkey moves a peanut into its own mouth and when a monkey simply observes other monkeys move a peanut into their mouths.