Question 1

In a FI schedule, the reinforcement is given

Accepted Answer

A)  for the first response after a variable time interval has elapsed. 
B)  after a variable number of nonreinforced responses. 
C)  for the first response that occurs after a fixed time interval has elapsed. 
D)  after a fixed number of nonreinforced responses. 
A)  for the first response after a variable time interval has elapsed. 
B)  after a variable number of nonreinforced responses. 
C)  for the first response that occurs after a fixed time interval has elapsed. 
D)  after a fixed number of nonreinforced responses.

Question 2

Primary reinforcers ____, while secondary reinforcers ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depend on learning; satisfy biological needs 
B)  satisfy biological needs; depend on learning 
C)  are associated with classical conditioning; are associated with operant conditioning 
D)  are associated with operant conditioning; are associated with classical conditioning 
A)  depend on learning; satisfy biological needs 
B)  satisfy biological needs; depend on learning 
C)  are associated with classical conditioning; are associated with operant conditioning 
D)  are associated with operant conditioning; are associated with classical conditioning

Question 3

Warren's cat has learned to purr and rub against him whenever the cat hears the sound of the can opener. Lately, Warren has noticed that his cat behaves the same way when Warren uses his blender. What is Warren's cat is demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  unconditioned reinforcement 
B)  observational learning 
C)  stimulus generalization 
D)  stimulus discrimination 
A)  unconditioned reinforcement 
B)  observational learning 
C)  stimulus generalization 
D)  stimulus discrimination

Question 4

In classical conditioning, a subject can learn to respond to one CS but not to another similar CS. This is the phenomenon of

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction. 
B)  stimulus generalization. 
C)  conditioned forgetting. 
D)  stimulus discrimination. 
A)  extinction. 
B)  stimulus generalization. 
C)  conditioned forgetting. 
D)  stimulus discrimination.

Question 5

Watson's famous "Little Albert" experiment demonstrated both classical conditioning and

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus generalization. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  stimulus discrimination. 
D)  spontaneous recovery. 
A)  stimulus generalization. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  stimulus discrimination. 
D)  spontaneous recovery.

Question 6

The process of selectively reinforcing responses that are closer and closer approximations of some desired response is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus discrimination. 
B)  selection. 
C)  shaping. 
D)  step-wise conditioning. 
A)  stimulus discrimination. 
B)  selection. 
C)  shaping. 
D)  step-wise conditioning.

Question 7

Nate is watching the cumulative recorder that is connected to a box where a rat is pressing a lever to receive food reinforcement. The slope of the line is becoming flatter and flatter over time. Based on this output, Nate can conclude that the rat's response rate

Accepted Answer

A)  is increasing over time. 
B)  will soon show spontaneous recovery. 
C)  is decreasing over time. 
D)  is caused by inadequate stimulus generalization. 
A)  is increasing over time. 
B)  will soon show spontaneous recovery. 
C)  is decreasing over time. 
D)  is caused by inadequate stimulus generalization.

Question 8

In classical conditioning, a CR is

Accepted Answer

A)  an unlearned reaction to a stimulus that occurs without previous conditioning. 
B)  a learned reaction to a stimulus that occurs as a result of previous conditioning. 
C)  a stimulus that evokes a response without previous conditioning. 
D)  a previously neutral stimulus that has acquired the capacity to evoke a learned response. 
A)  an unlearned reaction to a stimulus that occurs without previous conditioning. 
B)  a learned reaction to a stimulus that occurs as a result of previous conditioning. 
C)  a stimulus that evokes a response without previous conditioning. 
D)  a previously neutral stimulus that has acquired the capacity to evoke a learned response.

Exam 11: Learning Part 1

In a FI schedule, the reinforcement is given

Primary reinforcers ____, while secondary reinforcers ____.

Warren's cat has learned to purr and rub against him whenever the cat hears the sound of the can opener. Lately, Warren has noticed that his cat behaves the same way when Warren uses his blender. What is Warren's cat is demonstrating?

In classical conditioning, a subject can learn to respond to one CS but not to another similar CS. This is the phenomenon of

Watson's famous "Little Albert" experiment demonstrated both classical conditioning and

The process of selectively reinforcing responses that are closer and closer approximations of some desired response is called

Nate is watching the cumulative recorder that is connected to a box where a rat is pressing a lever to receive food reinforcement. The slope of the line is becoming flatter and flatter over time. Based on this output, Nate can conclude that the rat's response rate

In classical conditioning, a CR is

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