Question 1

Mathematical psychology was established by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Tolman. 
B)  William James. 
C)  B. F. Skinner. 
D)  W. K. Estes. 
A)  Edward Tolman. 
B)  William James. 
C)  B. F. Skinner. 
D)  W. K. Estes.

Question 2

If dogs are presented with a bell followed by food, they quickly learn to salivate in response to the bell. If the bell is then presented without any food, what happens to the salivation response?

Accepted Answer

A)  It becomes gradually stronger. 
B)  It becomes gradually weaker. 
C)  It stops immediately. 
D)  It continues at the same strength. 
A)  It becomes gradually stronger. 
B)  It becomes gradually weaker. 
C)  It stops immediately. 
D)  It continues at the same strength.

Question 3

If experimenters play a very loud buzzer, a rat will be startled. If they repeatedly flash a light before the buzzer is played, the rat will eventually be startled by the light alone. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  generalization. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  the law of effect. 
D)  instrumental conditioning. 
A)  generalization. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  the law of effect. 
D)  instrumental conditioning.

Mathematical psychology was established by:

If dogs are presented with a bell followed by food, they quickly learn to salivate in response to the bell. If the bell is then presented without any food, what happens to the salivation response?

If experimenters play a very loud buzzer, a rat will be startled. If they repeatedly flash a light before the buzzer is played, the rat will eventually be startled by the light alone. This is an example of:

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

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Exam 1: Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

Mathematical psychology was established by:

If dogs are presented with a bell followed by food, they quickly learn to salivate in response to the bell. If the bell is then presented without any food, what happens to the salivation response?

If experimenters play a very loud buzzer, a rat will be startled. If they repeatedly flash a light before the buzzer is played, the rat will eventually be startled by the light alone. This is an example of:

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

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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