Question 1

People with frontal-lobe damage who exhibit deficits in the ability to imitate:

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A)  can still imitate an action when instructed to do so. 
B)  can still imitate an action when they observe someone performing the action. 
C)  may have problems with inhibiting imitation. 
D)  usually show deficits in executive-control functions. 
A)  can still imitate an action when instructed to do so. 
B)  can still imitate an action when they observe someone performing the action. 
C)  may have problems with inhibiting imitation. 
D)  usually show deficits in executive-control functions.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Describe the processes of atte

Question 3

Discuss the evidence suggesting that mirror neurons may be involved in the deficits seen in people with autism.

Accepted Answer

Describe neural diff

Question 4

Which scenario is an example of social conformity?

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A)  Everyone in the class raises their hand to answer the question. 
B)  John wasn't sure what spoon to use at the table so he looked around. 
C)  After attending a few meetings, John dresses like everyone in the group. 
D)  Everyone at the ceremony knew the Pledge of Allegiance. 
A)  Everyone in the class raises their hand to answer the question. 
B)  John wasn't sure what spoon to use at the table so he looked around. 
C)  After attending a few meetings, John dresses like everyone in the group. 
D)  Everyone at the ceremony knew the Pledge of Allegiance.

Question 5

Which species are the only mammals other than humans that are known to be able to flexibly imitate sounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  dogs 
B)  birds 
C)  dolphins 
D)  whales 
A)  dogs 
B)  birds 
C)  dolphins 
D)  whales

Question 6

Research suggests that viewing violence on TV:

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A)  can increase the likelihood that a child will behave aggressively immediately after watching it. 
B)  can lead to positive outcomes when people imitate nonviolent "heroes" in otherwise violent TV shows. 
C)  is much more likely to lead to aggression than is reading about violence or seeing violence in a play. 
D)  can decrease a person's arousal level such that the person behaves less aggressively. 
A)  can increase the likelihood that a child will behave aggressively immediately after watching it. 
B)  can lead to positive outcomes when people imitate nonviolent "heroes" in otherwise violent TV shows. 
C)  is much more likely to lead to aggression than is reading about violence or seeing violence in a play. 
D)  can decrease a person's arousal level such that the person behaves less aggressively.

Question 7

Which statement is TRUE regarding mirror neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most common type is those that respond to actions involving the legs and feet. 
B)  They provide the neural links needed for imitation but not emulation. 
C)  They respond to the observation of an action performed by a model but not to the performance of the action by the observer. 
D)  Some respond most strongly to observation of the outcome, rather than the specific action. 
A)  The most common type is those that respond to actions involving the legs and feet. 
B)  They provide the neural links needed for imitation but not emulation. 
C)  They respond to the observation of an action performed by a model but not to the performance of the action by the observer. 
D)  Some respond most strongly to observation of the outcome, rather than the specific action.

Question 8

The repeated pairing of an image and the name of a specific company with individuals celebrating and drinking may lead to what type of conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  observational 
B)  classical 
C)  operant 
D)  visual 
A)  observational 
B)  classical 
C)  operant 
D)  visual

Question 9

Mia saw a movie with her friend and observed her friend crying during the sad parts. When Mia went to another movie with her parents the following weekend, she began to cry during the sad parts. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 11

When one dog starts sniffing the ground for a potential scrap of food, other dogs' attention may be drawn to that part of the ground, and they may copy this sniffing behavior. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

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

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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 14

In observational learning, it is difficult to predict what an organism will learn because:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning occurs during copying but not during observation. 
B)  it is not always possible to determine what the organism perceives from the model. 
C)  the behavior can often be explained by instrumental conditioning rather than by observational learning. 
D)  it is hard to determine whether feedback is being provided to the observer. 
A)  learning occurs during copying but not during observation. 
B)  it is not always possible to determine what the organism perceives from the model. 
C)  the behavior can often be explained by instrumental conditioning rather than by observational learning. 
D)  it is hard to determine whether feedback is being provided to the observer.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Give a relevant example and id

Question 16

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 17

Which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  All animals that can vocalize can learn to do it by using vocal imitation. 
B)  All animals that can vocalize can learn vocally to some extent. 
C)  All animals can learn vocally. 
D)  All animals that vocally learn must be able to vocally imitate. 
A)  All animals that can vocalize can learn to do it by using vocal imitation. 
B)  All animals that can vocalize can learn vocally to some extent. 
C)  All animals can learn vocally. 
D)  All animals that vocally learn must be able to vocally imitate.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Describe impairments in imitat

Question 19

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 20

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

People with frontal-lobe damage who exhibit deficits in the ability to imitate:

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

Discuss the evidence suggesting that mirror neurons may be involved in the deficits seen in people with autism.

Which scenario is an example of social conformity?

Which species are the only mammals other than humans that are known to be able to flexibly imitate sounds?

Research suggests that viewing violence on TV:

Which statement is TRUE regarding mirror neurons?

The repeated pairing of an image and the name of a specific company with individuals celebrating and drinking may lead to what type of conditioning?

Mia saw a movie with her friend and observed her friend crying during the sad parts. When Mia went to another movie with her parents the following weekend, she began to cry during the sad parts. This is an example of:

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

When one dog starts sniffing the ground for a potential scrap of food, other dogs' attention may be drawn to that part of the ground, and they may copy this sniffing behavior. This is an example of:

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:

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

In observational learning, it is difficult to predict what an organism will learn because:

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

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

Which statement is TRUE?

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

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

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

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

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:

People with frontal-lobe damage who exhibit deficits in the ability to imitate:

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

Discuss the evidence suggesting that mirror neurons may be involved in the deficits seen in people with autism.

Which scenario is an example of social conformity?

Which species are the only mammals other than humans that are known to be able to flexibly imitate sounds?

Research suggests that viewing violence on TV:

Which statement is TRUE regarding mirror neurons?

The repeated pairing of an image and the name of a specific company with individuals celebrating and drinking may lead to what type of conditioning?

Mia saw a movie with her friend and observed her friend crying during the sad parts. When Mia went to another movie with her parents the following weekend, she began to cry during the sad parts. This is an example of:

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

When one dog starts sniffing the ground for a potential scrap of food, other dogs' attention may be drawn to that part of the ground, and they may copy this sniffing behavior. This is an example of:

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:

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

In observational learning, it is difficult to predict what an organism will learn because:

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

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

Which statement is TRUE?

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

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

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

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

Filters