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

Imagine that one is attending a very fancy dinner for the first time. One learns which utensils to use for each course of the meal by watching which utensils the other guests use. This demonstrates:

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Question 101

Which characteristic is a symptom of autism?

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Question 102

One might remember very well what it looks like when one drives, but unless one get into a car, one won't be able to imitate this action. Bandura referred to this step in the process of copying as:

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Question 103

Children with autism:

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Question 104

When chimpanzees were trained to copy a behavior whenever a researcher said, "Do this!" the chimpanzees could:

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Question 105

One of the most important elements in copying a behavior is having a reason to repeat the observed action. Bandura referred to this as:

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Question 106

What types of imitation impairments are seen in children with autism?

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Question 107

Studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats have shown that damage to the neurons in the:

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Question 108

Payton observed his father raking up leaves in the front yard. Payton proceeded to get a rake and raked up leaves just like his father did. This is an example of:

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Question 109

Researchers hypothesized that mirror neurons provide a basic mechanism for simple _____, allowing researchers to directly examine the mechanisms better.

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Question 110

When observer rats were exposed to a novel food odor on a demonstrator rat's breath and then had their hippocampus lesioned, what happened to the lesioned rats' preferences for the novel food?

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Question 111

Give an example of a behavior that appears to be imitation but can also be explained by observational conditioning. Explain how observational conditioning would give rise to this behavior.

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Question 112

_____ suggests that children with autism have problems with perspective taking that prevent them from imagining themselves in someone else's shoes.

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Question 113

When Matthew first arrived at China, he found it very difficult to adapt. Fifteen years later, his family is coming to see him and they are having a hard time recognizing him. He has not only learned the language, but also adapted his attire and personality to his new home. This is an example of:

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Question 114

What is the MOST extensively studied form of vocal learning?

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Question 115

Studies of copying in humans and chimpanzees have shown that _____ copy the details of actions modeled by an adult human.

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Question 116

Perspective taking is an ability:

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Question 117

According to modern social-learning theory, in order for a teenage boy to learn to do his homework, he must:

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Imagine that one is attending a very fancy dinner for the first time. One learns which utensils to use for each course of the meal by watching which utensils the other guests use. This demonstrates:

Which characteristic is a symptom of autism?

One might remember very well what it looks like when one drives, but unless one get into a car, one won't be able to imitate this action. Bandura referred to this step in the process of copying as:

Children with autism:

When chimpanzees were trained to copy a behavior whenever a researcher said, "Do this!" the chimpanzees could:

One of the most important elements in copying a behavior is having a reason to repeat the observed action. Bandura referred to this as:

What types of imitation impairments are seen in children with autism?

Studies of social transmission of food preferences in rats have shown that damage to the neurons in the:

Payton observed his father raking up leaves in the front yard. Payton proceeded to get a rake and raked up leaves just like his father did. This is an example of:

Researchers hypothesized that mirror neurons provide a basic mechanism for simple _____, allowing researchers to directly examine the mechanisms better.

When observer rats were exposed to a novel food odor on a demonstrator rat's breath and then had their hippocampus lesioned, what happened to the lesioned rats' preferences for the novel food?

Give an example of a behavior that appears to be imitation but can also be explained by observational conditioning. Explain how observational conditioning would give rise to this behavior.

_____ suggests that children with autism have problems with perspective taking that prevent them from imagining themselves in someone else's shoes.

When Matthew first arrived at China, he found it very difficult to adapt. Fifteen years later, his family is coming to see him and they are having a hard time recognizing him. He has not only learned the language, but also adapted his attire and personality to his new home. This is an example of:

What is the MOST extensively studied form of vocal learning?

Studies of copying in humans and chimpanzees have shown that _____ copy the details of actions modeled by an adult human.

Perspective taking is an ability:

According to modern social-learning theory, in order for a teenage boy to learn to do his homework, he must:

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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