Question 1

Lesions of the hippocampal region lead to:

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A)  enhanced acquired equivalence. 
B)  impaired acquired equivalence. 
C)  increased generalization between stimuli that have co-occurred in the past. 
D)  enhanced latent inhibition. 
A)  enhanced acquired equivalence. 
B)  impaired acquired equivalence. 
C)  increased generalization between stimuli that have co-occurred in the past. 
D)  enhanced latent inhibition.

Question 2

In a single-layer network using a discrete-component representation, negative patterning:

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A)  is represented by assigning a weight of 1 to one stimulus and a weight of 0 to the other. 
B)  is represented by assigning a weight of 1 to both stimuli and a weight of 0 to their combination. 
C)  is represented by assigning a weight of 1 to both stimuli and to their combination. 
D)  cannot be represented in any way that would make the network respond correctly. 
A)  is represented by assigning a weight of 1 to one stimulus and a weight of 0 to the other. 
B)  is represented by assigning a weight of 1 to both stimuli and a weight of 0 to their combination. 
C)  is represented by assigning a weight of 1 to both stimuli and to their combination. 
D)  cannot be represented in any way that would make the network respond correctly.

Question 3

An automatic filtering based on information from a large number of other people's past behaviors is called:

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A)  distributed representations. 
B)  collaborative filtering. 
C)  the generalization gradient. 
D)  stimulus sampling theory. 
A)  distributed representations. 
B)  collaborative filtering. 
C)  the generalization gradient. 
D)  stimulus sampling theory.

Question 4

The transfer of past learning to new situations and problems is known as:

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A)  negative patterning. 
B)  acquired equivalence. 
C)  generalization. 
D)  discrimination. 
A)  negative patterning. 
B)  acquired equivalence. 
C)  generalization. 
D)  discrimination.

Question 5

Stimuli that differ across multiple dimensions for example tones and lights are known as:

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A)  extradimensional discrimination. 
B)  intradimensional discrimination. 
C)  the discrete-component model. 
D)  the generalization gradient. 
A)  extradimensional discrimination. 
B)  intradimensional discrimination. 
C)  the discrete-component model. 
D)  the generalization gradient.

Question 6

Describe an example of discrimination (as it relates to the study of learning) in everyday life.

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Example must show th

Question 7

_____ and _____ are fundamental tools for one's survival.

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A)  Discrimination; stereotypes 
B)  Generalization; categorization 
C)  Confirmation bias; risk association 
D)  Racism; concept formation 
A)  Discrimination; stereotypes 
B)  Generalization; categorization 
C)  Confirmation bias; risk association 
D)  Racism; concept formation

Question 8

The set of all stimuli that have the same consequence as the training stimulus is called the:

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A)  configural node. 
B)  topographic representation. 
C)  receptive field. 
D)  consequential region. 
A)  configural node. 
B)  topographic representation. 
C)  receptive field. 
D)  consequential region.

Question 9

Explain why a distributed representation provides a better account of the generalization gradient than a discrete component representation does.

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Describe the problem with discrete compo

Question 10

If a business owner continues for years to hire people who have Harvard degrees, never realizing that he would have done better if he had hired a brilliant summa cum laude from a local university who he didn't bother to interview, what is the business owner exhibiting?

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A)  discrimination 
B)  stereotypes 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  racism 
A)  discrimination 
B)  stereotypes 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  racism

Question 11

Describe the procedure used to study sensory preconditioning. Why is sensory preconditioning an important aspect of learning?

Accepted Answer

Describe the three-phase proce

Question 12

What is the name of the phenomenon in which prior presentation of a compound stimulus results in a later tendency for learning about one stimulus of the compound to generalize to the other stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A)  acquired equivalence 
B)  sensory preconditioning 
C)  discrimination training 
D)  negative patterning 
A)  acquired equivalence 
B)  sensory preconditioning 
C)  discrimination training 
D)  negative patterning

Question 13

According to Gluck and Myers' model, the hippocampal region should be MOST active:

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A)  throughout training. 
B)  at the end of training. 
C)  early in training. 
D)  after an association has been learned. 
A)  throughout training. 
B)  at the end of training. 
C)  early in training. 
D)  after an association has been learned.

Question 14

A division or class of entities in the world is referred to as a:

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A)  concept. 
B)  category. 
C)  prototype. 
D)  node. 
A)  concept. 
B)  category. 
C)  prototype. 
D)  node.

Question 15

Gavin often gets punched by Tyler, the school bully. Gavin is also afraid of Tyler's twin brother, Tristan, since Tristan looks just like Tyler. This is an example of:

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A)  similarity-based generalization. 
B)  meaning-based generalization. 
C)  negative patterning. 
D)  sensory preconditioning. 
A)  similarity-based generalization. 
B)  meaning-based generalization. 
C)  negative patterning. 
D)  sensory preconditioning.

Question 16

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

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A)  dissociative fugue 
B)  anterograde amnesia 
C)  retrograde amnesia 
D)  cortical remapping 
A)  dissociative fugue 
B)  anterograde amnesia 
C)  retrograde amnesia 
D)  cortical remapping

Question 17

The process by which websites use a form of generalization to predict what one would buy is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  discrete-component representation. 
B)  distributed representations. 
C)  the generalization gradient. 
D)  collaborative filtering. 
A)  discrete-component representation. 
B)  distributed representations. 
C)  the generalization gradient. 
D)  collaborative filtering.

Question 18

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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A)  cannot tell the difference between the two tones, so it responds by guessing. 
B)  expects a 50-percent probability that its response will lead to a reward. 
C)  can hear the 750-Hz tone about half as well as the 800-Hz tone. 
D)  has learned to discriminate between the tones; therefore, it makes different responses to them. 
A)  cannot tell the difference between the two tones, so it responds by guessing. 
B)  expects a 50-percent probability that its response will lead to a reward. 
C)  can hear the 750-Hz tone about half as well as the 800-Hz tone. 
D)  has learned to discriminate between the tones; therefore, it makes different responses to them.

Question 19

Describe a network model that can account for the phenomenon of negative patterning.

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Discuss the need for configura

Question 20

The nucleus basalis:

Accepted Answer

A)  provides information regarding whether consequences are good or bad. 
B)  selects what information enters memory and how it is to be encoded by other brain regions. 
C)  sends output to the cortex to enable cortical remapping. 
D)  compresses redundant or unimportant information. 
A)  provides information regarding whether consequences are good or bad. 
B)  selects what information enters memory and how it is to be encoded by other brain regions. 
C)  sends output to the cortex to enable cortical remapping. 
D)  compresses redundant or unimportant information.

Lesions of the hippocampal region lead to:

In a single-layer network using a discrete-component representation, negative patterning:

An automatic filtering based on information from a large number of other people's past behaviors is called:

The transfer of past learning to new situations and problems is known as:

Stimuli that differ across multiple dimensions for example tones and lights are known as:

Describe an example of discrimination (as it relates to the study of learning) in everyday life.

_ and _ are fundamental tools for one's survival.

The set of all stimuli that have the same consequence as the training stimulus is called the:

Explain why a distributed representation provides a better account of the generalization gradient than a discrete component representation does.

If a business owner continues for years to hire people who have Harvard degrees, never realizing that he would have done better if he had hired a brilliant summa cum laude from a local university who he didn't bother to interview, what is the business owner exhibiting?

Describe the procedure used to study sensory preconditioning. Why is sensory preconditioning an important aspect of learning?

What is the name of the phenomenon in which prior presentation of a compound stimulus results in a later tendency for learning about one stimulus of the compound to generalize to the other stimulus?

According to Gluck and Myers' model, the hippocampal region should be MOST active:

A division or class of entities in the world is referred to as a:

Gavin often gets punched by Tyler, the school bully. Gavin is also afraid of Tyler's twin brother, Tristan, since Tristan looks just like Tyler. This is an example of:

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

The process by which websites use a form of generalization to predict what one would buy is called:

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:

Describe a network model that can account for the phenomenon of negative patterning.

The nucleus basalis:

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Exam 6: Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

Lesions of the hippocampal region lead to:

In a single-layer network using a discrete-component representation, negative patterning:

An automatic filtering based on information from a large number of other people's past behaviors is called:

The transfer of past learning to new situations and problems is known as:

Stimuli that differ across multiple dimensions for example tones and lights are known as:

Describe an example of discrimination (as it relates to the study of learning) in everyday life.

_____ and _____ are fundamental tools for one's survival.

The set of all stimuli that have the same consequence as the training stimulus is called the:

Explain why a distributed representation provides a better account of the generalization gradient than a discrete component representation does.

If a business owner continues for years to hire people who have Harvard degrees, never realizing that he would have done better if he had hired a brilliant summa cum laude from a local university who he didn't bother to interview, what is the business owner exhibiting?

Describe the procedure used to study sensory preconditioning. Why is sensory preconditioning an important aspect of learning?

What is the name of the phenomenon in which prior presentation of a compound stimulus results in a later tendency for learning about one stimulus of the compound to generalize to the other stimulus?

According to Gluck and Myers' model, the hippocampal region should be MOST active:

A division or class of entities in the world is referred to as a:

Gavin often gets punched by Tyler, the school bully. Gavin is also afraid of Tyler's twin brother, Tristan, since Tristan looks just like Tyler. This is an example of:

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

The process by which websites use a form of generalization to predict what one would buy is called:

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:

Describe a network model that can account for the phenomenon of negative patterning.

The nucleus basalis:

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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_ and _ are fundamental tools for one's survival.