Exam 5: Learning

In the context of fear-reduction techniques, behavior therapists frequently prefer __________, in which the client is gradually exposed to fear-evoking stimuli under circumstances in which he or she remains relaxed.

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Question 81

In the context of operant conditioning, an example of __________ is when you keep posting comments in social media to receive more "likes."

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 82

People learning to emit alpha waves through feedback from an electroencephalograph is an example of __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 83

Which of the following statements about punishment is TRUE?

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Question 84

__________is a procedure for teaching complex behaviors that at first reinforces approximations of the target behavior.

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Question 85

People seem to be ready to fear thunder, threatening faces, sharp objects, darkness, and heights. According to Arne Öhman and Susan Mineka, this is referred to as __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 86

__________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which every correct response is reinforced.

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Question 87

In the context of the effects of media violence, most organizations of health professionals agree that:

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Question 88

Consider an experiment in which a pigeon is placed in a Skinner box with a button on the wall. The cage contains a small green light that is turned on and off intermittently throughout the day. When the pigeon pecks the button when the green light is on, the behavior is reinforced with food. When it pecks the button when the green light is off, the behavior is not reinforced. The pigeon soon learns that button pecking will be rewarded only when the green light is on. In this scenario, the green light is a(n) __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 89

In operant conditioning, voluntary responses cannot be conditioned.

(True/False)

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Question 90

Prior to conditioning, Michael salivates in response to lasagna placed in his mouth. Using classical conditioning terms, the food would be labeled the _, while Michael salivating would be labeled the _.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 91

__________ is defined as a simple form of learning in which an organism learns to engage in certain behavior because of the effects of that behavior.

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Question 92

Children who watch violent shows may act less aggressively when they are informed that the:

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Question 93

Telling your young child on Monday that their good behavior will be rewarded on Saturday is more effective than giving them an immediate reinforcer.

(True/False)

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Question 94

Joe is a web content writer. He gets paid $100 for every five articles he publishes. In this scenario, Joe's payment is based on the __________ of reinforcement.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 95

In Robert Rescorla's experiment, what happened to the group of dogs to whom a shock was consistently presented after a tone?

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Question 96

Denise cries every time she hears a song on the radio that she and her ex-boyfriend used to enjoy. Hearing the song brings back memories of the good times they had before he broke off the relationship. How come Denise cries when she hears the song?

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Question 97

__________ is the acquisition of knowledge and skills by watching others rather than by means of direct experience.

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Question 98

Media violence and aggressive video games decrease viewers' level of emotional arousal.

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Question 99

Which of the following statements is true in the context of taste aversions?

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In the context of fear-reduction techniques, behavior therapists frequently prefer __________, in which the client is gradually exposed to fear-evoking stimuli under circumstances in which he or she remains relaxed.

In the context of operant conditioning, an example of __________ is when you keep posting comments in social media to receive more "likes."

People learning to emit alpha waves through feedback from an electroencephalograph is an example of __________.

Which of the following statements about punishment is TRUE?

__________is a procedure for teaching complex behaviors that at first reinforces approximations of the target behavior.

People seem to be ready to fear thunder, threatening faces, sharp objects, darkness, and heights. According to Arne Öhman and Susan Mineka, this is referred to as __________.

__________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which every correct response is reinforced.

In the context of the effects of media violence, most organizations of health professionals agree that:

In operant conditioning, voluntary responses cannot be conditioned.

Prior to conditioning, Michael salivates in response to lasagna placed in his mouth. Using classical conditioning terms, the food would be labeled the _, while Michael salivating would be labeled the _.

__________ is defined as a simple form of learning in which an organism learns to engage in certain behavior because of the effects of that behavior.

Children who watch violent shows may act less aggressively when they are informed that the:

Telling your young child on Monday that their good behavior will be rewarded on Saturday is more effective than giving them an immediate reinforcer.

Joe is a web content writer. He gets paid $100 for every five articles he publishes. In this scenario, Joe's payment is based on the __________ of reinforcement.

In Robert Rescorla's experiment, what happened to the group of dogs to whom a shock was consistently presented after a tone?

Denise cries every time she hears a song on the radio that she and her ex-boyfriend used to enjoy. Hearing the song brings back memories of the good times they had before he broke off the relationship. How come Denise cries when she hears the song?

__________ is the acquisition of knowledge and skills by watching others rather than by means of direct experience.

Media violence and aggressive video games decrease viewers' level of emotional arousal.

Which of the following statements is true in the context of taste aversions?

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Exam 5: Learning

In the context of fear-reduction techniques, behavior therapists frequently prefer __________, in which the client is gradually exposed to fear-evoking stimuli under circumstances in which he or she remains relaxed.

In the context of operant conditioning, an example of __________ is when you keep posting comments in social media to receive more "likes."

People learning to emit alpha waves through feedback from an electroencephalograph is an example of __________.

Which of the following statements about punishment is TRUE?

__________is a procedure for teaching complex behaviors that at first reinforces approximations of the target behavior.

People seem to be ready to fear thunder, threatening faces, sharp objects, darkness, and heights. According to Arne Öhman and Susan Mineka, this is referred to as __________.

__________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which every correct response is reinforced.

In the context of the effects of media violence, most organizations of health professionals agree that:

In operant conditioning, voluntary responses cannot be conditioned.

Prior to conditioning, Michael salivates in response to lasagna placed in his mouth. Using classical conditioning terms, the food would be labeled the _____, while Michael salivating would be labeled the _____.

__________ is defined as a simple form of learning in which an organism learns to engage in certain behavior because of the effects of that behavior.

Children who watch violent shows may act less aggressively when they are informed that the:

Telling your young child on Monday that their good behavior will be rewarded on Saturday is more effective than giving them an immediate reinforcer.

Joe is a web content writer. He gets paid $100 for every five articles he publishes. In this scenario, Joe's payment is based on the __________ of reinforcement.

In Robert Rescorla's experiment, what happened to the group of dogs to whom a shock was consistently presented after a tone?

Denise cries every time she hears a song on the radio that she and her ex-boyfriend used to enjoy. Hearing the song brings back memories of the good times they had before he broke off the relationship. How come Denise cries when she hears the song?

__________ is the acquisition of knowledge and skills by watching others rather than by means of direct experience.

Media violence and aggressive video games decrease viewers' level of emotional arousal.

Which of the following statements is true in the context of taste aversions?

What Is Psychology

Biology and Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Memory: Remembrance of Things Pastand Future

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

The Voyage Through the Life Span

Personality: Theory and Measurement

Stress, Health, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Social Psychology

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Prior to conditioning, Michael salivates in response to lasagna placed in his mouth. Using classical conditioning terms, the food would be labeled the _, while Michael salivating would be labeled the _.