Question 1

If you want to teach your new puppy to come to you when you call him, it would be best to start out reinforcing your dog on which schedule of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A) fixed ratio 
B) continuous 
C) intermittent 
D) variable interval 
A) fixed ratio 
B) continuous 
C) intermittent 
D) variable interval

Question 2

During a conditioned emotional response, which area of the brain becomes more active and produces feelings of fear?

Accepted Answer

A) pons 
B) reticular formation 
C) amygdala 
D) corpus callosum 
A) pons 
B) reticular formation 
C) amygdala 
D) corpus callosum

Question 3

When trying to change a bad habit, if a person were to finally discover what is reinforcing an unwanted response and then remove, avoid, or delay the reinforcement, we would say this person has utilized the technique known as

Accepted Answer

A) operant extinction. 
B) modeling. 
C) breaking response chains. 
D) cues and antecedents. 
A) operant extinction. 
B) modeling. 
C) breaking response chains. 
D) cues and antecedents.

Question 4

Training in which a conditioned response is established and strengthened is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Training in which a conditioned response is...

Question 5

Jason's parents reward him with a play break after he has worked on his homework for 20 minutes. After 20 more minutes of study, he receives another play break and so on. Jason is on which schedule of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A) continuous 
B) fixed interval 
C) variable interval 
D) fixed ratio 
A) continuous 
B) fixed interval 
C) variable interval 
D) fixed ratio

Question 6

Regarding mild punishment, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Mild punishment will usually eliminate unwanted responses. 
B) Mild punishment tends to suppress unwanted responses temporarily. 
C) Mild punishment is better than reinforcement for response acquisition. 
D) Mild punishment is the same as negative reinforcement. 
A) Mild punishment will usually eliminate unwanted responses. 
B) Mild punishment tends to suppress unwanted responses temporarily. 
C) Mild punishment is better than reinforcement for response acquisition. 
D) Mild punishment is the same as negative reinforcement.

Question 7

In daily life, learning is usually based on a pattern of reinforcement, in which only a portion of all responses are reinforced. This pattern is referred to as __________ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) incongruent 
B) conditional 
C) partial 
D) semi-continual 
A) incongruent 
B) conditional 
C) partial 
D) semi-continual

Question 8

Compared to learning through direct experience or verbal instruction, modeling involves learning by

Accepted Answer

A) suffering the consequences for our actions. 
B) exploring problems and situations. 
C) breaking down larger tasks into their components. 
D) watching others. 
A) suffering the consequences for our actions. 
B) exploring problems and situations. 
C) breaking down larger tasks into their components. 
D) watching others.

Question 9

Whenever you are trying to learn a complex skill, which of the following will almost always improve your learning and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) higher-order conditioning 
B) increased feedback 
C) latent learning 
D) systematic desensitization 
A) higher-order conditioning 
B) increased feedback 
C) latent learning 
D) systematic desensitization

Question 10

In 1920, which psychologist classically conditioned a young child named Little Albert to fear rats?

Accepted Answer

A) Ivan Pavlov 
B) Albert Bandura 
C) B.F. Skinner 
D) John B. Watson 
A) Ivan Pavlov 
B) Albert Bandura 
C) B.F. Skinner 
D) John B. Watson

Question 11

Superstitious behaviors are observed in people, not in other animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Regarding the use of punishment with children, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) If punishment is used at all, it should always be mild. 
B) Punishment works best when it produces actions incompatible with the response. 
C) Response cost or scolding usually work best for older children and teenagers. 
D) Punishment is effective in teaching new behaviors and in indicating what the "right" response is. 
A) If punishment is used at all, it should always be mild. 
B) Punishment works best when it produces actions incompatible with the response. 
C) Response cost or scolding usually work best for older children and teenagers. 
D) Punishment is effective in teaching new behaviors and in indicating what the "right" response is.

Question 13

Just satisfying curiosity can be enough to reinforce latent learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a fear that persists even when no realistic danger exists?

Accepted Answer

A) compulsion 
B) unconditioned reaction 
C) phobia 
D) neurosis 
A) compulsion 
B) unconditioned reaction 
C) phobia 
D) neurosis

Question 15

The key to any self-management program is

Accepted Answer

A) self-recording because it provides feedback. 
B) social support because it provides positive reinforcement needed. 
C) punishment because it helps you decrease the unwanted behavior. 
D) adjusting your schedule because it is important to be flexible. 
A) self-recording because it provides feedback. 
B) social support because it provides positive reinforcement needed. 
C) punishment because it helps you decrease the unwanted behavior. 
D) adjusting your schedule because it is important to be flexible.

Question 16

Even though you do not plan to be a teacher, you make mental notes of the way your teacher handles the class or explains a certain topic because it might come in handy one day. These mental notes you are making illustrate

Accepted Answer

A) instrumental learning. 
B) latent learning. 
C) covert conditioning. 
D) respondent conditioning. 
A) instrumental learning. 
B) latent learning. 
C) covert conditioning. 
D) respondent conditioning.

Question 17

Learning includes changes in behavior as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) motivation. 
B) maturation. 
C) experience. 
D) fatigue. 
A) motivation. 
B) maturation. 
C) experience. 
D) fatigue.

Question 18

When Marta is scolded by her mother for teasing the cat, she stops doing this particular misbehavior. Thus, for Marta, scolding serves as a

Accepted Answer

A) punisher. 
B) negative reinforcer. 
C) response cost. 
D) nonreinforcer. 
A) punisher. 
B) negative reinforcer. 
C) response cost. 
D) nonreinforcer.

Question 19

When you are first learning golf, you may hit three or four very good shots in an entire round with these great shots being somewhat random and unpredictable. You are being reinforced on what kind of partial reinforcement schedule?

Accepted Answer

A) fixed interval 
B) fixed ratio 
C) variable ratio 
D) variable interval 
A) fixed interval 
B) fixed ratio 
C) variable ratio 
D) variable interval

Question 20

When a stimulus acquires the power to elicit a response as a result of being paired with a stimulus that already produces the response, then which of the following has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) operant conditioning 
B) instrumental learning 
C) respondent conditioning 
D) insight learning 
A) operant conditioning 
B) instrumental learning 
C) respondent conditioning 
D) insight learning

If you want to teach your new puppy to come to you when you call him, it would be best to start out reinforcing your dog on which schedule of reinforcement?

During a conditioned emotional response, which area of the brain becomes more active and produces feelings of fear?

When trying to change a bad habit, if a person were to finally discover what is reinforcing an unwanted response and then remove, avoid, or delay the reinforcement, we would say this person has utilized the technique known as

Training in which a conditioned response is established and strengthened is referred to as __________.

Jason's parents reward him with a play break after he has worked on his homework for 20 minutes. After 20 more minutes of study, he receives another play break and so on. Jason is on which schedule of reinforcement?

Regarding mild punishment, which of the following statements is TRUE?

In daily life, learning is usually based on a pattern of reinforcement, in which only a portion of all responses are reinforced. This pattern is referred to as __________ reinforcement.

Compared to learning through direct experience or verbal instruction, modeling involves learning by

Whenever you are trying to learn a complex skill, which of the following will almost always improve your learning and performance?

In 1920, which psychologist classically conditioned a young child named Little Albert to fear rats?

Superstitious behaviors are observed in people, not in other animals.

Regarding the use of punishment with children, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Just satisfying curiosity can be enough to reinforce latent learning.

Which of the following is a fear that persists even when no realistic danger exists?

The key to any self-management program is

Even though you do not plan to be a teacher, you make mental notes of the way your teacher handles the class or explains a certain topic because it might come in handy one day. These mental notes you are making illustrate

Learning includes changes in behavior as a result of

When Marta is scolded by her mother for teasing the cat, she stops doing this particular misbehavior. Thus, for Marta, scolding serves as a

When you are first learning golf, you may hit three or four very good shots in an entire round with these great shots being somewhat random and unpredictable. You are being reinforced on what kind of partial reinforcement schedule?

When a stimulus acquires the power to elicit a response as a result of being paired with a stimulus that already produces the response, then which of the following has occurred?

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Exam 6: Conditioning and Learning

If you want to teach your new puppy to come to you when you call him, it would be best to start out reinforcing your dog on which schedule of reinforcement?

During a conditioned emotional response, which area of the brain becomes more active and produces feelings of fear?

When trying to change a bad habit, if a person were to finally discover what is reinforcing an unwanted response and then remove, avoid, or delay the reinforcement, we would say this person has utilized the technique known as

Training in which a conditioned response is established and strengthened is referred to as __________.

Jason's parents reward him with a play break after he has worked on his homework for 20 minutes. After 20 more minutes of study, he receives another play break and so on. Jason is on which schedule of reinforcement?

Regarding mild punishment, which of the following statements is TRUE?

In daily life, learning is usually based on a pattern of reinforcement, in which only a portion of all responses are reinforced. This pattern is referred to as __________ reinforcement.

Compared to learning through direct experience or verbal instruction, modeling involves learning by

Whenever you are trying to learn a complex skill, which of the following will almost always improve your learning and performance?

In 1920, which psychologist classically conditioned a young child named Little Albert to fear rats?

Superstitious behaviors are observed in people, not in other animals.

Regarding the use of punishment with children, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Just satisfying curiosity can be enough to reinforce latent learning.

Which of the following is a fear that persists even when no realistic danger exists?

The key to any self-management program is

Even though you do not plan to be a teacher, you make mental notes of the way your teacher handles the class or explains a certain topic because it might come in handy one day. These mental notes you are making illustrate

Learning includes changes in behavior as a result of

When Marta is scolded by her mother for teasing the cat, she stops doing this particular misbehavior. Thus, for Marta, scolding serves as a

When you are first learning golf, you may hit three or four very good shots in an entire round with these great shots being somewhat random and unpredictable. You are being reinforced on what kind of partial reinforcement schedule?

When a stimulus acquires the power to elicit a response as a result of being paired with a stimulus that already produces the response, then which of the following has occurred?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Creativity

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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