Question 1

Because conditioning theorists de-emphasize mental states, their assessment techniques ignore the affective qualities of experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Much of the classical conditioning that takes place in humans involves responses with emotional qualities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People who observe innovative aggressive techniques acquire them as behavioral potentials only if they desire to engage in those techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Thorndike's law of effect states that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people learn more efficiently than rats. 
B)  learning cannot occur in a single trial. 
C)  learning is quickly forgotten if the relevant situation is not re-experienced. 
D)  behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated. 
A)  people learn more efficiently than rats. 
B)  learning cannot occur in a single trial. 
C)  learning is quickly forgotten if the relevant situation is not re-experienced. 
D)  behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Question 5

Which of the following variables determines how much attention a model will command?

Accepted Answer

A)  the salience of behaviors observed 
B)  the observer's capabilities and intent 
C)  characteristics of the model such as attractiveness 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the salience of behaviors observed 
B)  the observer's capabilities and intent 
C)  characteristics of the model such as attractiveness 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Stimulus control occurs when behavior is cued by discrimination stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Performance accomplishments are the strongest influence on efficacy perceptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Conditioning in which the reflexive reactions elicit positive or negative feelings is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  pull-press conditioning. 
B)  motivational conditioning. 
C)  emotional conditioning. 
D)  higher-order conditioning. 
A)  pull-press conditioning. 
B)  motivational conditioning. 
C)  emotional conditioning. 
D)  higher-order conditioning.

Question 9

Instrumental conditioning is a passive process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In essence, time out involves taking away something good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Self-efficacy can improve performance on cognitive tasks but is not associated with biological outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Whenever Chelsea sees white padded walls, she gets thirsty. However, she does not get thirsty when she sees purple padded walls. These different reactions to the two colors are a product of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Bandura continues to use the word learning in the name of his theory despite differences with traditional learning approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The principle of generalization explains the_________ of certain behaviors across situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  persistence 
B)  diminution 
C)  consistency 
D)  widespread consequences 
A)  persistence 
B)  diminution 
C)  consistency 
D)  widespread consequences

Question 15

Vicarious reinforcement refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning through having your behavior rewarded. 
B)  learning through pairing of a stimulus with a shock. 
C)  learning through seeing another person rewarded for a behavior. 
D)  empathic responses to others. 
A)  learning through having your behavior rewarded. 
B)  learning through pairing of a stimulus with a shock. 
C)  learning through seeing another person rewarded for a behavior. 
D)  empathic responses to others.

Question 16

Miller and Dollard's habit hierarchy:

Accepted Answer

A)  derives from prior conditioning. 
B)  is based on classical conditioning. 
C)  remains static once formed. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  derives from prior conditioning. 
B)  is based on classical conditioning. 
C)  remains static once formed. 
D)  all of the above

Because conditioning theorists de-emphasize mental states, their assessment techniques ignore the affective qualities of experience.

Much of the classical conditioning that takes place in humans involves responses with emotional qualities.

People who observe innovative aggressive techniques acquire them as behavioral potentials only if they desire to engage in those techniques.

Thorndike's law of effect states that:

Which of the following variables determines how much attention a model will command?

Stimulus control occurs when behavior is cued by discrimination stimuli.

Performance accomplishments are the strongest influence on efficacy perceptions.

Conditioning in which the reflexive reactions elicit positive or negative feelings is called:

Instrumental conditioning is a passive process.

In essence, time out involves taking away something good.

Self-efficacy can improve performance on cognitive tasks but is not associated with biological outcomes.

Whenever Chelsea sees white padded walls, she gets thirsty. However, she does not get thirsty when she sees purple padded walls. These different reactions to the two colors are a product of discrimination.

Bandura continues to use the word learning in the name of his theory despite differences with traditional learning approaches.

The principle of generalization explains the_________ of certain behaviors across situations.

Vicarious reinforcement refers to:

Miller and Dollard's habit hierarchy:

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Exam 10: The Learning Perspective

Because conditioning theorists de-emphasize mental states, their assessment techniques ignore the affective qualities of experience.

Much of the classical conditioning that takes place in humans involves responses with emotional qualities.

People who observe innovative aggressive techniques acquire them as behavioral potentials only if they desire to engage in those techniques.

Thorndike's law of effect states that:

Which of the following variables determines how much attention a model will command?

Stimulus control occurs when behavior is cued by discrimination stimuli.

Performance accomplishments are the strongest influence on efficacy perceptions.

Conditioning in which the reflexive reactions elicit positive or negative feelings is called:

Instrumental conditioning is a passive process.

In essence, time out involves taking away something good.

Self-efficacy can improve performance on cognitive tasks but is not associated with biological outcomes.

Whenever Chelsea sees white padded walls, she gets thirsty. However, she does not get thirsty when she sees purple padded walls. These different reactions to the two colors are a product of discrimination.

Bandura continues to use the word learning in the name of his theory despite differences with traditional learning approaches.

The principle of generalization explains the_________ of certain behaviors across situations.

Vicarious reinforcement refers to:

Miller and Dollard's habit hierarchy:

What Is Personality Psychology

Methods in the Study of Personality

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

Filters