Question 1

Although I won the Nobel Prize in 1904 for my research in physiology,I am BEST known for my pioneering work in the psychology of learning.I am:

Accepted Answer

A)  William James. 
B)  B.F.Skinner. 
C)  Ivan Pavlov. 
D)  Edward Thorndike. 
A)  William James. 
B)  B.F.Skinner. 
C)  Ivan Pavlov. 
D)  Edward Thorndike.

Question 2

One characteristic of fixed-ratio schedules of reinforcement is that there is little responding immediately following the delivery of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Higher order conditioning occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimuli similar to the CS elicit the same conditioned response. 
B)  a second neutral stimulus becomes a new CS after repeated pairings with the original CS. 
C)  an extinguished conditioned response reappears after a period of rest. 
D)  complex emotional responses are learned through classical conditioning. 
A)  stimuli similar to the CS elicit the same conditioned response. 
B)  a second neutral stimulus becomes a new CS after repeated pairings with the original CS. 
C)  an extinguished conditioned response reappears after a period of rest. 
D)  complex emotional responses are learned through classical conditioning.

Question 4

When Sergio changes his Facebook profile picture,a friend comments with a smiley-face emoticon.The emoticon offers Sergio _____ reinforcement for changing his profile picture.

Accepted Answer

A)  conditional 
B)  primary 
C)  negative 
D)  positive 
A)  conditional 
B)  primary 
C)  negative 
D)  positive

Question 5

Which set contains a discrepant element?

Accepted Answer

A)  { voluntary behavior,operant conditioning,associations between stimuli} 
B)  { associations between behavior and consequences,voluntary behavior,operant conditioning} 
C)  { Pavlovian conditioning,classical conditioning,associations between stimuli} 
D)  { associations between stimuli,involuntary behavior,Pavlovian conditioning} 
A)  { voluntary behavior,operant conditioning,associations between stimuli} 
B)  { associations between behavior and consequences,voluntary behavior,operant conditioning} 
C)  { Pavlovian conditioning,classical conditioning,associations between stimuli} 
D)  { associations between stimuli,involuntary behavior,Pavlovian conditioning}

Question 6

Tim loves dill pickles,and the sight of a jar on the supermarket shelf makes his mouth water.In the terminology of classical conditioning,the sight of the jar is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  CS. 
B)  US. 
C)  NS. 
D)  CR. 
A)  CS. 
B)  US. 
C)  NS. 
D)  CR.

Question 7

Classical conditioning applies to _____ and involves associations between _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary behavior; behavior and consequences 
B)  involuntary behavior; stimuli 
C)  voluntary behavior; behavior and consequences 
D)  voluntary behavior; stimuli 
A)  involuntary behavior; behavior and consequences 
B)  involuntary behavior; stimuli 
C)  voluntary behavior; behavior and consequences 
D)  voluntary behavior; stimuli

Question 8

In New York City,a privately funded program pays low-income parents $50 every two months for each child who attends school regularly during that period.This incentive illustrates a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed-interval 
B)  fixed-ratio 
C)  variable-interval 
D)  variable-ratio 
A)  fixed-interval 
B)  fixed-ratio 
C)  variable-interval 
D)  variable-ratio

Question 9

_____ occurs when a previously conditioned response decreases in frequency when the CS is presented in the absence of the US.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extinction 
B)  Habituation 
C)  Adaptation 
D)  Deconditioning 
A)  Extinction 
B)  Habituation 
C)  Adaptation 
D)  Deconditioning

Although I won the Nobel Prize in 1904 for my research in physiology,I am BEST known for my pioneering work in the psychology of learning.I am:

One characteristic of fixed-ratio schedules of reinforcement is that there is little responding immediately following the delivery of reinforcement.

Higher order conditioning occurs when:

When Sergio changes his Facebook profile picture,a friend comments with a smiley-face emoticon.The emoticon offers Sergio _____ reinforcement for changing his profile picture.

Which set contains a discrepant element?

Tim loves dill pickles,and the sight of a jar on the supermarket shelf makes his mouth water.In the terminology of classical conditioning,the sight of the jar is a(n):

Classical conditioning applies to _ and involves associations between _.

In New York City,a privately funded program pays low-income parents $50 every two months for each child who attends school regularly during that period.This incentive illustrates a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

_____ occurs when a previously conditioned response decreases in frequency when the CS is presented in the absence of the US.

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Although I won the Nobel Prize in 1904 for my research in physiology,I am BEST known for my pioneering work in the psychology of learning.I am:

One characteristic of fixed-ratio schedules of reinforcement is that there is little responding immediately following the delivery of reinforcement.

Higher order conditioning occurs when:

When Sergio changes his Facebook profile picture,a friend comments with a smiley-face emoticon.The emoticon offers Sergio _____ reinforcement for changing his profile picture.

Which set contains a discrepant element?

Tim loves dill pickles,and the sight of a jar on the supermarket shelf makes his mouth water.In the terminology of classical conditioning,the sight of the jar is a(n):

Classical conditioning applies to _____ and involves associations between _____.

In New York City,a privately funded program pays low-income parents $50 every two months for each child who attends school regularly during that period.This incentive illustrates a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

_____ occurs when a previously conditioned response decreases in frequency when the CS is presented in the absence of the US.

Introduction and Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Memory

Cognition,language,and Intelligence

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Social Psychology

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Classical conditioning applies to _ and involves associations between _.