Exam 21: A: Operant Conditioning

A variable-interval schedule of reinforcement is one in which a response is reinforced only after a(n)

Every time he drinks, Boris has a painful hangover the morning after. But he continues to drink because just a couple of drinks begin to reduce his anxiety. Boris' continued drinking illustrates the power of

Tennis instruction that reinforces soft, short lobs over the net before attempting to reinforce hard, long, cross-court hits best illustrates the process of

In explaining prosocial behavior, B. F. Skinner would most likely have emphasized

After his mother smiles, Jimmy's request for a snack is reinforced. But if his mother is not smiling, his subsequent request for a snack is not reinforced. By indicating that Jimmy's request for a snack will be reinforced, the mother's smile is a

Which of the following is most clearly an operant behavior?

In classical conditioning, an organism forms associations between

Mr. Schlenker has improved worker productivity at his furniture manufacturing plant by occasionally sending notes of appreciation to his hard-working employees. Mr. Schlenker has improved productivity by means of

Operant conditioning involves a learned association between

Glancing at the television in the next room in hopes of seeing the beginning of the evening news is likely to be reinforced on a ________ schedule.

Dr. Raheja places a rat in a small cage where it learns to press a bar to obtain a food pellet. Obviously, Dr. Raheja is using a(n) ________ to study learning.

An event that decreases the behavior that precedes it is a

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

Withdrawing a desirable stimulus following an operant response is

Intermittent reinforcement is associated with ________ acquisition and ________ extinction than continuous reinforcement.

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

Pavlov is to ________ as Skinner is to ________.

A child learns to stop fighting with his brother after the fight leads to suspension of the child's TV-viewing privileges. In this case, the suspension of TV-viewing privileges is a

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

Individually paced instruction that provides students with immediate positive feedback following their correct responses best illustrates an application of