Exam 6: Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation Memory Module

According to the text, the compound exposure in phase 1 establishes an association between the tone and light. In phase 2, the light becomes associated with the air puff, and this learning is directly transferred to the tone, too. This is referred to as:

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Question 81

As a child, Hunter had a favorite pet, a black furry cat that made him very happy. Based on the concept of a generalization gradient, which type of cat would be MOST likely to make Hunter happy now?

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Question 82

Damage to the basal forebrain can cause what type of disorder?

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Question 83

The medial surface of the temporal lobe that contains the hippocampus, the amygdala, and other structures important for memory is referred to as the:

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Question 84

_____ is a neurotransmitter that has many functions in the brain, including the promotion of neural plasticity.

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Question 85

Which model(s) can account for generalization?

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Question 86

The hippocampal region seems to be important for:

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Question 87

Compared with the generalization gradient that is observed when no discrimination training is given, the generalization gradient that is observed after discrimination training is:

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Question 88

Suppose a person reinforces a rat for responding to an 800-Hz tone and then observes that its response to a novel 750-Hz tone is about 50 percent of its response to the 800-Hz tone. The lower response to the 750-Hz tone occurs because the rat:

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Question 89

Give an example from everyday life that demonstrates acquired equivalence.

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Question 90

Describe how one could use discrimination training to teach a rat to distinguish between a red light and a green light.

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Question 91

Which statement is TRUE regarding the primary sensory cortices?

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Question 92

Errorless discrimination learning does have some significant drawbacks. While it produces _ and _ learning of discriminations, later studies have shown that it is rigid and inflexible.

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Question 93

Freda once became sick after eating pepperoni pizza. Based on the idea of a generalization gradient, which food would she be MOST likely to avoid in the future?

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Question 94

Describe an example of generalization in everyday life.

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Question 95

The rapid expansion of resources required to encode configurations as their number of component features increases produces:

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Question 96

In a _____ representation, stimuli are represented by overlapping sets of nodes or stimulus elements.

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Question 97

A detector for a unique configuration of two cues such as a certain tone and light is known as:

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Question 98

In the peak shift effect, discrimination training results in a maximum response to:

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Question 99

Martha studied hard for her math test and found that she learned some study habits that helped her study for her physics test. This is an example of:

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According to the text, the compound exposure in phase 1 establishes an association between the tone and light. In phase 2, the light becomes associated with the air puff, and this learning is directly transferred to the tone, too. This is referred to as:

As a child, Hunter had a favorite pet, a black furry cat that made him very happy. Based on the concept of a generalization gradient, which type of cat would be MOST likely to make Hunter happy now?

Damage to the basal forebrain can cause what type of disorder?

The medial surface of the temporal lobe that contains the hippocampus, the amygdala, and other structures important for memory is referred to as the:

_____ is a neurotransmitter that has many functions in the brain, including the promotion of neural plasticity.

Which model(s) can account for generalization?

The hippocampal region seems to be important for:

Compared with the generalization gradient that is observed when no discrimination training is given, the generalization gradient that is observed after discrimination training is:

Suppose a person reinforces a rat for responding to an 800-Hz tone and then observes that its response to a novel 750-Hz tone is about 50 percent of its response to the 800-Hz tone. The lower response to the 750-Hz tone occurs because the rat:

Give an example from everyday life that demonstrates acquired equivalence.

Describe how one could use discrimination training to teach a rat to distinguish between a red light and a green light.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the primary sensory cortices?

Errorless discrimination learning does have some significant drawbacks. While it produces _ and _ learning of discriminations, later studies have shown that it is rigid and inflexible.

Freda once became sick after eating pepperoni pizza. Based on the idea of a generalization gradient, which food would she be MOST likely to avoid in the future?

Describe an example of generalization in everyday life.

The rapid expansion of resources required to encode configurations as their number of component features increases produces:

In a _____ representation, stimuli are represented by overlapping sets of nodes or stimulus elements.

A detector for a unique configuration of two cues such as a certain tone and light is known as:

In the peak shift effect, discrimination training results in a maximum response to:

Martha studied hard for her math test and found that she learned some study habits that helped her study for her physics test. This is an example of:

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization: Learning About Repeated Events

Classical Conditioning: Learning to Predict Significant Events

Operant Conditioning: Learning the Outcome of Behaviors

Episodic and Semantic Memory: Memory for Events and for Facts

Skill Memory: Learning by Doing

Working Memory and Cognitive Control Integrative Topics Module

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory: Observing, Interacting, and Reenacting

Development and Aging: Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Exam 6: Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation Memory Module

According to the text, the compound exposure in phase 1 establishes an association between the tone and light. In phase 2, the light becomes associated with the air puff, and this learning is directly transferred to the tone, too. This is referred to as:

As a child, Hunter had a favorite pet, a black furry cat that made him very happy. Based on the concept of a generalization gradient, which type of cat would be MOST likely to make Hunter happy now?

Damage to the basal forebrain can cause what type of disorder?

The medial surface of the temporal lobe that contains the hippocampus, the amygdala, and other structures important for memory is referred to as the:

_____ is a neurotransmitter that has many functions in the brain, including the promotion of neural plasticity.

Which model(s) can account for generalization?

The hippocampal region seems to be important for:

Compared with the generalization gradient that is observed when no discrimination training is given, the generalization gradient that is observed after discrimination training is:

Suppose a person reinforces a rat for responding to an 800-Hz tone and then observes that its response to a novel 750-Hz tone is about 50 percent of its response to the 800-Hz tone. The lower response to the 750-Hz tone occurs because the rat:

Give an example from everyday life that demonstrates acquired equivalence.

Describe how one could use discrimination training to teach a rat to distinguish between a red light and a green light.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the primary sensory cortices?

Errorless discrimination learning does have some significant drawbacks. While it produces _____ and _____ learning of discriminations, later studies have shown that it is rigid and inflexible.

Freda once became sick after eating pepperoni pizza. Based on the idea of a generalization gradient, which food would she be MOST likely to avoid in the future?

Describe an example of generalization in everyday life.

The rapid expansion of resources required to encode configurations as their number of component features increases produces:

In a _____ representation, stimuli are represented by overlapping sets of nodes or stimulus elements.

A detector for a unique configuration of two cues such as a certain tone and light is known as:

In the peak shift effect, discrimination training results in a maximum response to:

Martha studied hard for her math test and found that she learned some study habits that helped her study for her physics test. This is an example of:

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization: Learning About Repeated Events

Classical Conditioning: Learning to Predict Significant Events

Operant Conditioning: Learning the Outcome of Behaviors

Episodic and Semantic Memory: Memory for Events and for Facts

Skill Memory: Learning by Doing

Working Memory and Cognitive Control Integrative Topics Module

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory: Observing, Interacting, and Reenacting

Development and Aging: Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Errorless discrimination learning does have some significant drawbacks. While it produces _ and _ learning of discriminations, later studies have shown that it is rigid and inflexible.