Question 1

If one wanted to encourage 8-year-old Tina to read, who would be the BEST person to serve as a model?

Accepted Answer

A)  another 8-year-old girl 
B)  an 8-year-old boy 
C)  a teenage girl 
D)  a teenage boy 
A)  another 8-year-old girl 
B)  an 8-year-old boy 
C)  a teenage girl 
D)  a teenage boy

Question 2

A model of learning that consists of three basic phases that are song memorization, song practice, and song utilization is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning. 
B)  template model. 
C)  social transition. 
D)  classical conditioning. 
A)  social learning. 
B)  template model. 
C)  social transition. 
D)  classical conditioning.

Question 3

An individual learns an emotional response after observing it in others. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  observational conditioning. 
B)  stimulus enhancement. 
C)  imitation. 
D)  emotional contagion. 
A)  observational conditioning. 
B)  stimulus enhancement. 
C)  imitation. 
D)  emotional contagion.

Question 4

Which statement is TRUE regarding violent entertainment and aggressive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate of homicides increased after TV was introduced, even in countries where TV was banned. 
B)  Level of arousal does not seem to play a role in the likelihood of a person behaving aggressively. 
C)  Children who play violent video games behave more aggressively than children who play nonviolent video games. 
D)  Children who watch the same violent TV show multiple times are more likely to behave aggressively than children who watch that same show only once. 
A)  The rate of homicides increased after TV was introduced, even in countries where TV was banned. 
B)  Level of arousal does not seem to play a role in the likelihood of a person behaving aggressively. 
C)  Children who play violent video games behave more aggressively than children who play nonviolent video games. 
D)  Children who watch the same violent TV show multiple times are more likely to behave aggressively than children who watch that same show only once.

Question 5

Correlational studies generally look for associations between familiarity with the content of commercials and drinking behavior. Such studies have shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  this product placement is conditioning disguised as entertainment. 
B)  greater exposure to alcohol advertising is correlated to a higher likeliness of drinking in young adults. 
C)  it introduces young adults to the dangers of alcohol and promotes a deters behavior. 
D)  if properly timed, advertisements serve to promote a positive behavior in young adults that is passed on with social situations. 
A)  this product placement is conditioning disguised as entertainment. 
B)  greater exposure to alcohol advertising is correlated to a higher likeliness of drinking in young adults. 
C)  it introduces young adults to the dangers of alcohol and promotes a deters behavior. 
D)  if properly timed, advertisements serve to promote a positive behavior in young adults that is passed on with social situations.

Question 6

It was observed that some birds in England were learning to puncture the tops of milk bottles to get the cream. One explanation was that the birds' attention was being drawn to the milk bottles by other birds that had discovered this "trick." Which phenomenon does this explanation demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  observational conditioning 
B)  emotional contagion 
C)  imitation 
D)  stimulus enhancement 
A)  observational conditioning 
B)  emotional contagion 
C)  imitation 
D)  stimulus enhancement

Question 7

According to studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats, which brain area(s) seem(s) particularly important for learning of novel food preferences from demonstrator rats?

Accepted Answer

A)  the basal forebrain 
B)  the basal forebrain and the cortex 
C)  the hippocampus and the cortex 
D)  the hippocampus 
A)  the basal forebrain 
B)  the basal forebrain and the cortex 
C)  the hippocampus and the cortex 
D)  the hippocampus

Question 8

Studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats have shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  rats are more likely to eat a novel food if they smell the food on another rat's breath after observing the other rat eating the food. 
B)  a novel food can become a preferred food if a rat observes another rat eating the food, even if the observer rat never smells the food. 
C)  food preferences that are learned through observation are not passed down to subsequent generations. 
D)  rats can learn to eat, but not to avoid, novel foods by observing another rat eating the food. 
A)  rats are more likely to eat a novel food if they smell the food on another rat's breath after observing the other rat eating the food. 
B)  a novel food can become a preferred food if a rat observes another rat eating the food, even if the observer rat never smells the food. 
C)  food preferences that are learned through observation are not passed down to subsequent generations. 
D)  rats can learn to eat, but not to avoid, novel foods by observing another rat eating the food.

Question 9

Neurons in _____ respond when a bird hears a song and when it produces the song.

Accepted Answer

A)  the high vocal center (HV
C)  and the robust nucleus of the archistriatum (R
A)  
B)  Area X 
C)  the basal ganglia 
D)  the frontal cortex 
A)  the high vocal center (HV
C)  and the robust nucleus of the archistriatum (R
A)  
B)  Area X 
C)  the basal ganglia 
D)  the frontal cortex

Question 10

Describe how one can study the existence of mirror neurons in humans.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Discuss a pr

Question 11

The inborn tendency to react emotionally to stimuli that indicate emotion in other members of one's species is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  observational conditioning. 
B)  stimulus enhancement. 
C)  imitation. 
D)  emotional contagion. 
A)  observational conditioning. 
B)  stimulus enhancement. 
C)  imitation. 
D)  emotional contagion.

Question 12

What has research shown regarding viewing violence in the media and aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viewing violent media has little effect on aggressive behavior. 
B)  Viewing violent media can reduce aggressive behavior. 
C)  Viewing violent media can increase aggressive behavior. 
D)  The results have been mostly inconclusive. 
A)  Viewing violent media has little effect on aggressive behavior. 
B)  Viewing violent media can reduce aggressive behavior. 
C)  Viewing violent media can increase aggressive behavior. 
D)  The results have been mostly inconclusive.

Question 13

Watching the TV show Teletubbies is MOST likely to lead to imitation by child viewers if the:

Accepted Answer

A)  environment in which the Teletubbies live is simple and colorful. 
B)  Teletubbies occasionally behave aggressively rather than cooperatively. 
C)  Teletubbies speak using a normal adult voice. 
D)  children perceive the Teletubbies as being similar to themselves. 
A)  environment in which the Teletubbies live is simple and colorful. 
B)  Teletubbies occasionally behave aggressively rather than cooperatively. 
C)  Teletubbies speak using a normal adult voice. 
D)  children perceive the Teletubbies as being similar to themselves.

Question 14

What is the two-action test? How can it be used to demonstrate whether true imitation is occurring?

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Describe the

Question 15

Why is it difficult to predict how observations will affect future behavior?

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: There is no way to det

Question 16

Give an example of something one seems to have learned through social (observational) learning. Explain why one thinks this involves social learning rather than other forms of learning.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: The example should be

Question 17

One-year-old Callie observed her mother eating green beans by poking them with a fork and bringing them to her mouth. Callie picked up a fork, used her fingers to balance some beans on the fork, and brought them to her mouth. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  perspective taking. 
B)  stimulus matching. 
C)  emulation. 
D)  true imitation. 
A)  perspective taking. 
B)  stimulus matching. 
C)  emulation. 
D)  true imitation.

Question 18

Describe the four basic processes involved in how humans learn by copying according to Bandura's social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Describe the

Question 19

What needs to happen in the brain for imitation to occur? How do mirror neurons achieve this?

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: There must b

Question 20

Describe how social transmission of food preferences has been demonstrated in rats.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Discuss the

If one wanted to encourage 8-year-old Tina to read, who would be the BEST person to serve as a model?

A model of learning that consists of three basic phases that are song memorization, song practice, and song utilization is known as:

An individual learns an emotional response after observing it in others. This is known as:

Which statement is TRUE regarding violent entertainment and aggressive behavior?

Correlational studies generally look for associations between familiarity with the content of commercials and drinking behavior. Such studies have shown that:

It was observed that some birds in England were learning to puncture the tops of milk bottles to get the cream. One explanation was that the birds' attention was being drawn to the milk bottles by other birds that had discovered this "trick." Which phenomenon does this explanation demonstrate?

According to studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats, which brain area(s) seem(s) particularly important for learning of novel food preferences from demonstrator rats?

Studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats have shown that:

Neurons in _____ respond when a bird hears a song and when it produces the song.

Describe how one can study the existence of mirror neurons in humans.

The inborn tendency to react emotionally to stimuli that indicate emotion in other members of one's species is called:

What has research shown regarding viewing violence in the media and aggression?

Watching the TV show Teletubbies is MOST likely to lead to imitation by child viewers if the:

What is the two-action test? How can it be used to demonstrate whether true imitation is occurring?

Why is it difficult to predict how observations will affect future behavior?

Give an example of something one seems to have learned through social (observational) learning. Explain why one thinks this involves social learning rather than other forms of learning.

One-year-old Callie observed her mother eating green beans by poking them with a fork and bringing them to her mouth. Callie picked up a fork, used her fingers to balance some beans on the fork, and brought them to her mouth. This is an example of:

Describe the four basic processes involved in how humans learn by copying according to Bandura's social learning theory.

What needs to happen in the brain for imitation to occur? How do mirror neurons achieve this?

Describe how social transmission of food preferences has been demonstrated in rats.

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

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation Memory Module

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

Development and Aging: Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Exam 11: Social Learning and Memory: Observing, Interacting, and Reenacting

If one wanted to encourage 8-year-old Tina to read, who would be the BEST person to serve as a model?

A model of learning that consists of three basic phases that are song memorization, song practice, and song utilization is known as:

An individual learns an emotional response after observing it in others. This is known as:

Which statement is TRUE regarding violent entertainment and aggressive behavior?

Correlational studies generally look for associations between familiarity with the content of commercials and drinking behavior. Such studies have shown that:

It was observed that some birds in England were learning to puncture the tops of milk bottles to get the cream. One explanation was that the birds' attention was being drawn to the milk bottles by other birds that had discovered this "trick." Which phenomenon does this explanation demonstrate?

According to studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats, which brain area(s) seem(s) particularly important for learning of novel food preferences from demonstrator rats?

Studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats have shown that:

Neurons in _____ respond when a bird hears a song and when it produces the song.

Describe how one can study the existence of mirror neurons in humans.

The inborn tendency to react emotionally to stimuli that indicate emotion in other members of one's species is called:

What has research shown regarding viewing violence in the media and aggression?

Watching the TV show Teletubbies is MOST likely to lead to imitation by child viewers if the:

What is the two-action test? How can it be used to demonstrate whether true imitation is occurring?

Why is it difficult to predict how observations will affect future behavior?

Give an example of something one seems to have learned through social (observational) learning. Explain why one thinks this involves social learning rather than other forms of learning.

One-year-old Callie observed her mother eating green beans by poking them with a fork and bringing them to her mouth. Callie picked up a fork, used her fingers to balance some beans on the fork, and brought them to her mouth. This is an example of:

Describe the four basic processes involved in how humans learn by copying according to Bandura's social learning theory.

What needs to happen in the brain for imitation to occur? How do mirror neurons achieve this?

Describe how social transmission of food preferences has been demonstrated in rats.

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

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation Memory Module

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

Development and Aging: Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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