Exam 11: Social Learning and Memory:

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 101

Discuss the research linking violent entertainment to aggression in children. How could one use the results of this research to guide one's decisions about letting their own children experience violent entertainment?

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Question 102

Which statement is TRUE?

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Question 103

A theory of human behavior that proposed that the kinds of reinforcement an individual has experienced in past social contexts will determine how that individual will act in a given situation is known as _____ theory.

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Question 104

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

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Question 105

The tendency to adopt the behavior of the group is known as:

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Question 106

When children imitate acts that reveal what they have learned from watching someone demonstrate an action, this demonstration is called:

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Question 107

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

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Question 108

Direction of one organism's attention toward specific objects, events, or locations within an environment as a result of another organism's action is called:

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Question 109

_____ neurons respond during both performance of an action and during visual observations of that same action.

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Question 110

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

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Question 111

Which statement is TRUE regarding the brains of individuals with autism?

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Question 112

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 113

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 114

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

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Question 115

_____ is defined as learning from others and often used as a synonym for observational learning.

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Question 116

Perspective taking is an ability that:

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Question 117

Mirror neurons are neurons that respond:

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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:

Discuss the research linking violent entertainment to aggression in children. How could one use the results of this research to guide one's decisions about letting their own children experience violent entertainment?

Which statement is TRUE?

A theory of human behavior that proposed that the kinds of reinforcement an individual has experienced in past social contexts will determine how that individual will act in a given situation is known as _____ theory.

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

The tendency to adopt the behavior of the group is known as:

When children imitate acts that reveal what they have learned from watching someone demonstrate an action, this demonstration is called:

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

Direction of one organism's attention toward specific objects, events, or locations within an environment as a result of another organism's action is called:

_____ neurons respond during both performance of an action and during visual observations of that same action.

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

Which statement is TRUE regarding the brains of individuals with autism?

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:

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:

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

_____ is defined as learning from others and often used as a synonym for observational learning.

Perspective taking is an ability that:

Mirror neurons are neurons that respond:

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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