A) reinforcement of new operant behavior. B) gradual reinforcement of new operant behavior. C) reinforcement of gradual approximations to an existing behavior to create a new behavior. D) creation of new behavior through sudden reinforcement. A) reinforcement of new operant behavior. B) gradual reinforcement of new operant behavior. C) reinforcement of gradual approximations to an existing behavior to create a new behavior. D) creation of new behavior through sudden reinforcement.

Exam 6: Operant Conditioning Introduction

According to Thorndike's _____, behaviors that lead to a(n) _ state of affairs are strengthened, while behaviors that lead to a(n) _____ state of affairs are weakened.

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law of effect; satisfactory; unsatisfactory

Properly speaking, when we give a dog a treat for sitting on command, we are attempting to reinforce

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Jack works extremely hard at whatever task he is assigned. According to the learned industriousness theory, working hard is a _____ for Jack.

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The statement "Don't you dare try it!" would for most people be a(n)

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Miranda complains loudly every time her boyfriend watches sports. As a result of her complaining, he usually turns off the television. He feels like their relationship is strained, but she feels like things are really going her way. Regarding the use of punishment, what could you say about this example?

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Question 5

The use of punishment can be quite enticing in that its delivery is often followed by _____ for the person to whom it was delivered.

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Question 6

A(n) _____ reinforcer is one that has been deliberately arranged to modify a behavior and is not a natural aspect of a certain situation.

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Question 7

Skinner's development of the operant conditioning chamber was partly motivated by his desire to find a procedure that yielded _____ patterns of behavior.

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Question 8

Properly speaking, operant behavior is said to be _ by _.

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Question 9

Reinforcers and punishers are defined entirely by their _________ on behavior.

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A contingency of reinforcement means that

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A stimulus that can serve as a negative reinforcer can probably also serve as a(n)

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Question 12

In general, the more _____ the reinforcer, the stronger its effect on behavior.

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Question 13

At the zoo one day, you notice a zookeeper coaxing a camel into a pen by blowing a whistle. In this scenario, it is probable that the whistle has been paired with _ and is now functioning as a(n) _.

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Which of the following most closely parallels what happens in a Skinner box?

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It is difficult to eat a healthy diet because the reinforcers for healthy eating are often _, while the reinforcers for eating junk food are _.

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Shaping is the:

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Question 17

Extrinsic rewards are more likely to increase intrinsic interest when they are

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A stimulus that signals that a response will be punished is called a(n)

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Question 19

_____ behavior results in the termination of an aversive stimulus.

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According to Thorndike's _____, behaviors that lead to a(n) _ state of affairs are strengthened, while behaviors that lead to a(n) _____ state of affairs are weakened.

Properly speaking, when we give a dog a treat for sitting on command, we are attempting to reinforce

Jack works extremely hard at whatever task he is assigned. According to the learned industriousness theory, working hard is a _____ for Jack.

The statement "Don't you dare try it!" would for most people be a(n)

The use of punishment can be quite enticing in that its delivery is often followed by _____ for the person to whom it was delivered.

A(n) _____ reinforcer is one that has been deliberately arranged to modify a behavior and is not a natural aspect of a certain situation.

Skinner's development of the operant conditioning chamber was partly motivated by his desire to find a procedure that yielded _____ patterns of behavior.

Properly speaking, operant behavior is said to be _ by _.

Reinforcers and punishers are defined entirely by their _________ on behavior.

A contingency of reinforcement means that

A stimulus that can serve as a negative reinforcer can probably also serve as a(n)

In general, the more _____ the reinforcer, the stronger its effect on behavior.

At the zoo one day, you notice a zookeeper coaxing a camel into a pen by blowing a whistle. In this scenario, it is probable that the whistle has been paired with _ and is now functioning as a(n) _.

Which of the following most closely parallels what happens in a Skinner box?

It is difficult to eat a healthy diet because the reinforcers for healthy eating are often _, while the reinforcers for eating junk food are _.

Shaping is the:

Extrinsic rewards are more likely to increase intrinsic interest when they are

A stimulus that signals that a response will be punished is called a(n)

_____ behavior results in the termination of an aversive stimulus.

Introduction

Research Methods

Elicited Behaviors and Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning Basic Phenomena and Various Complexities

Classical Conditioning Underlying Processes in Classical Conditioning

Schedules and Theories of Reinforcement

Extinction and Stimulus Control

Escape Avoidance and Punishment

Choice Matching and Self Control

Observational Learning and Rule Governed Behavior

Biological Dispositions in Learning

Comparative Cognition

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Exam 6: Operant Conditioning Introduction

According to Thorndike's _________, behaviors that lead to a(n) _________ state of affairs are strengthened, while behaviors that lead to a(n) _________ state of affairs are weakened.

Properly speaking, when we give a dog a treat for sitting on command, we are attempting to reinforce

Jack works extremely hard at whatever task he is assigned. According to the learned industriousness theory, working hard is a _____ for Jack.

The statement "Don't you dare try it!" would for most people be a(n)

The use of punishment can be quite enticing in that its delivery is often followed by _____ for the person to whom it was delivered.

A(n) _____ reinforcer is one that has been deliberately arranged to modify a behavior and is not a natural aspect of a certain situation.

Skinner's development of the operant conditioning chamber was partly motivated by his desire to find a procedure that yielded _____ patterns of behavior.

Properly speaking, operant behavior is said to be _____ by _____.

Reinforcers and punishers are defined entirely by their _________ on behavior.

A contingency of reinforcement means that

A stimulus that can serve as a negative reinforcer can probably also serve as a(n)

In general, the more _____ the reinforcer, the stronger its effect on behavior.

At the zoo one day, you notice a zookeeper coaxing a camel into a pen by blowing a whistle. In this scenario, it is probable that the whistle has been paired with _____ and is now functioning as a(n) _____.

Which of the following most closely parallels what happens in a Skinner box?

It is difficult to eat a healthy diet because the reinforcers for healthy eating are often _____, while the reinforcers for eating junk food are _____.

Shaping is the:

Extrinsic rewards are more likely to increase intrinsic interest when they are

A stimulus that signals that a response will be punished is called a(n)

_____ behavior results in the termination of an aversive stimulus.

Introduction

Research Methods

Elicited Behaviors and Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning Basic Phenomena and Various Complexities

Classical Conditioning Underlying Processes in Classical Conditioning

Schedules and Theories of Reinforcement

Extinction and Stimulus Control

Escape Avoidance and Punishment

Choice Matching and Self Control

Observational Learning and Rule Governed Behavior

Biological Dispositions in Learning

Comparative Cognition

Filters

According to Thorndike's _____, behaviors that lead to a(n) _ state of affairs are strengthened, while behaviors that lead to a(n) _____ state of affairs are weakened.

Properly speaking, operant behavior is said to be _ by _.

At the zoo one day, you notice a zookeeper coaxing a camel into a pen by blowing a whistle. In this scenario, it is probable that the whistle has been paired with _ and is now functioning as a(n) _.

It is difficult to eat a healthy diet because the reinforcers for healthy eating are often _, while the reinforcers for eating junk food are _.