Exam 2: The Modification of Instinctive Behavior

Sam goes to a new restaurant where the waitress recommends the Calamari.Although appetizing,Sam only consumed a small amount,relying instead on massive quantities of French Fries.The next time,however,Sam was enthusiastic and consumed a three servings of Calamari.This is an example of ______.

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Question 41

According to opponent process theory,addiction develops in two ways.What are they?

(Essay)

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Question 42

A retrieving behavior is an example of a fixed action pattern.

(True/False)

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Question 43

Habituation and sensitization are relatively fixed and not transient.

(True/False)

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Question 44

Cellular modification theory ______.

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Question 45

Which of the following does not impact habituation?

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Question 46

Repeated experience with certain events often increases the strength of ______.

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Question 47

Instinctive processes of many animals are programmed to change as a result of experience.

(True/False)

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Question 48

Every 3 months,Steve goes to a party and snorts some cocaine.However,he never uses cocaine at any other time.According to opponent process model,what should happen to Steve?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 49

In Aplysia,______ results from a decrease in neurotransmitter release in a neural circuit that produces the withdrawal response.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 50

McSweeney and Murphy demonstrated that ______ can cause a reward to increase its effectiveness.

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Question 51

Mary has a job or on Mondays and Wednesdays that is high pressure and high stress.On Tuesdays and Thursdays there is little pressure and stress.You would expect Susan's mood to generally be ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 52

Time has no impact on sensitization.

(True/False)

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Question 53

Steve cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke.However,when he goes to a casino there is a lot of cigarette smoke.At first,Steve can barely stand it.However,as time goes on,Steve no longer smells the smoke.Steve is experiencing ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 54

Sensitization reflects an increase readiness to react to ALL stimuli.

(True/False)

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Question 55

The first time Frederick consumed raspberries he experienced some minor itchiness and tingling.Now every time Frederick consumes raspberries he breaks out in hives all over his body.Frederick is experiencing ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 56

Maurice is about to run 5 miles.As he begins the run he experiences a ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 57

Mark was taking a comprehensive final in biochemistry.After completing the exam,Mark feels relaxed.This is an example of ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 58

Taking a comprehensive final would cause you to experience a strong ______.

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Question 59

Can experience alter instinctive behavior?

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Sam goes to a new restaurant where the waitress recommends the Calamari.Although appetizing,Sam only consumed a small amount,relying instead on massive quantities of French Fries.The next time,however,Sam was enthusiastic and consumed a three servings of Calamari.This is an example of ______.

According to opponent process theory,addiction develops in two ways.What are they?

A retrieving behavior is an example of a fixed action pattern.

Habituation and sensitization are relatively fixed and not transient.

Cellular modification theory ______.

Which of the following does not impact habituation?

Repeated experience with certain events often increases the strength of ______.

Instinctive processes of many animals are programmed to change as a result of experience.

Every 3 months,Steve goes to a party and snorts some cocaine.However,he never uses cocaine at any other time.According to opponent process model,what should happen to Steve?

In Aplysia,______ results from a decrease in neurotransmitter release in a neural circuit that produces the withdrawal response.

McSweeney and Murphy demonstrated that ______ can cause a reward to increase its effectiveness.

Mary has a job or on Mondays and Wednesdays that is high pressure and high stress.On Tuesdays and Thursdays there is little pressure and stress.You would expect Susan's mood to generally be ______.

Time has no impact on sensitization.

Steve cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke.However,when he goes to a casino there is a lot of cigarette smoke.At first,Steve can barely stand it.However,as time goes on,Steve no longer smells the smoke.Steve is experiencing ______.

Sensitization reflects an increase readiness to react to ALL stimuli.

The first time Frederick consumed raspberries he experienced some minor itchiness and tingling.Now every time Frederick consumes raspberries he breaks out in hives all over his body.Frederick is experiencing ______.

Maurice is about to run 5 miles.As he begins the run he experiences a ______.

Mark was taking a comprehensive final in biochemistry.After completing the exam,Mark feels relaxed.This is an example of ______.

Taking a comprehensive final would cause you to experience a strong ______.

Can experience alter instinctive behavior?

An Introduction to Learning

Principles and Applications of Pavlovian Conditioning

Theories of Pavlovian Conditioning

Principles and Applications of Appetitive Conditioning

Principles and Applications of Aversive Conditioning

Theories of Appetitive and Aversive Conditioning

Biological Influences on Learning

Traditional Learning Theories

Stimulus Control of Behavior

Cognitive Control of Behavior

The Storage of Our Experiences

Memory Retrieval and Forgetting

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