Exam 7: Schedules and Theories of Reinforcement

Suppose you are waiting for the 6 p.m. news on TV. Every so often, you take a quick glance at the clock to see if it is now 6 p.m. The frequency with which you look at the clock will most likely resemble the response pattern produced by a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 141

According to the Premack principle, a _ behavior can be used to reinforce a _ behavior.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 142

On a _____ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon an unpredictable number of responses.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 143

Kierran spends approximately three hours per day playing video games and approximately 20 minutes per day doing chores. If Kierran's mother tells him to play video games when he completes his chores then she is employing the _ whereas if she restricts video game play and only allows him to play video games if he does his chores then she is employing the _.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 144

According to the _____, a behavior can serve as a reinforcer if access to the behavior is restricted and it falls below its baseline level of occurrence.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 145

To ensure that new apprentices work carefully, you would most likely use a _____ schedule of reinforcement in their early training.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 146

Twice last week Jessica happened to be listening to her favorite blues band when she received a phone call from a boy in whom she is interested. This week, Jessica is playing that same music over and over again hoping that she will receive a call from him. This seems to be an example of a(n) _ behavior that has been reinforced on a(n) _ schedule.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 147

Neem accepts Jason's invitation for a date only when she has "nothing better to do." Of the four simple intermittent schedules, Jason's behavior of asking Neem for a date is best described as being on a(n) _________ schedule of reinforcement.

(Short Answer)

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Question 148

What is an adjusting schedule? In what way does shaping involve the use of an adjusting schedule?

(Short Answer)

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Question 149

According to the behavioral bliss point approach, most people:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 150

On a fixed interval schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered after

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 151

A major problem with drive reduction theory is that some reinforcers do not seem to be associated with

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 152

On a(n) (be specific - use the abbreviation and number) _________ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon emitting 50 responses .

(Short Answer)

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Question 153

Responding on a(n) _____ schedule is most likely to eventually result in physical exhaustion.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 154

What is a chained schedule? Diagram and label an example of a chained schedule.

(Essay)

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Question 155

According to drive reduction theory, an event is reinforcing to the extent that it is associated with a reduction in a

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 156

When a rat is first exposed to a new schedule of reinforcement in an operant chamber, the behavior is initially ___ but becomes more _ over time. The latter pattern is known as ___.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 157

A pigeon must circle continuously for an average of 10 seconds in order to earn access to food. This is an example of a _____ schedule.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 158

According to the response deprivation hypothesis, nail biting can be used as a reinforcer if it

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 159

Define variable interval schedule. Describe the typical pattern of responding produced by this schedule .

(Short Answer)

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Suppose you are waiting for the 6 p.m. news on TV. Every so often, you take a quick glance at the clock to see if it is now 6 p.m. The frequency with which you look at the clock will most likely resemble the response pattern produced by a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

According to the Premack principle, a _ behavior can be used to reinforce a _ behavior.

On a _____ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon an unpredictable number of responses.

According to the _____, a behavior can serve as a reinforcer if access to the behavior is restricted and it falls below its baseline level of occurrence.

To ensure that new apprentices work carefully, you would most likely use a _____ schedule of reinforcement in their early training.

Neem accepts Jason's invitation for a date only when she has "nothing better to do." Of the four simple intermittent schedules, Jason's behavior of asking Neem for a date is best described as being on a(n) _________ schedule of reinforcement.

What is an adjusting schedule? In what way does shaping involve the use of an adjusting schedule?

According to the behavioral bliss point approach, most people:

On a fixed interval schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered after

A major problem with drive reduction theory is that some reinforcers do not seem to be associated with

On a(n) (be specific - use the abbreviation and number) _________ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon emitting 50 responses .

Responding on a(n) _____ schedule is most likely to eventually result in physical exhaustion.

What is a chained schedule? Diagram and label an example of a chained schedule.

According to drive reduction theory, an event is reinforcing to the extent that it is associated with a reduction in a

When a rat is first exposed to a new schedule of reinforcement in an operant chamber, the behavior is initially ___ but becomes more _ over time. The latter pattern is known as ___.

A pigeon must circle continuously for an average of 10 seconds in order to earn access to food. This is an example of a _____ schedule.

According to the response deprivation hypothesis, nail biting can be used as a reinforcer if it

Define variable interval schedule. Describe the typical pattern of responding produced by this schedule .

Introduction

Research Methods

Elicited Behaviors and Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning Basic Phenomena and Various Complexities

Classical Conditioning Underlying Processes in Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning Introduction

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 7: Schedules and Theories of Reinforcement

Suppose you are waiting for the 6 p.m. news on TV. Every so often, you take a quick glance at the clock to see if it is now 6 p.m. The frequency with which you look at the clock will most likely resemble the response pattern produced by a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

According to the Premack principle, a _____ behavior can be used to reinforce a _____ behavior.

On a _____ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon an unpredictable number of responses.

According to the _____, a behavior can serve as a reinforcer if access to the behavior is restricted and it falls below its baseline level of occurrence.

To ensure that new apprentices work carefully, you would most likely use a _____ schedule of reinforcement in their early training.

Neem accepts Jason's invitation for a date only when she has "nothing better to do." Of the four simple intermittent schedules, Jason's behavior of asking Neem for a date is best described as being on a(n) _________ schedule of reinforcement.

What is an adjusting schedule? In what way does shaping involve the use of an adjusting schedule?

According to the behavioral bliss point approach, most people:

On a fixed interval schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered after

A major problem with drive reduction theory is that some reinforcers do not seem to be associated with

On a(n) (be specific - use the abbreviation and number) _________ schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon emitting 50 responses .

Responding on a(n) _____ schedule is most likely to eventually result in physical exhaustion.

What is a chained schedule? Diagram and label an example of a chained schedule.

According to drive reduction theory, an event is reinforcing to the extent that it is associated with a reduction in a

When a rat is first exposed to a new schedule of reinforcement in an operant chamber, the behavior is initially _____ but becomes more _____ over time. The latter pattern is known as _____.

A pigeon must circle continuously for an average of 10 seconds in order to earn access to food. This is an example of a _____ schedule.

According to the response deprivation hypothesis, nail biting can be used as a reinforcer if it

Define variable interval schedule. Describe the typical pattern of responding produced by this schedule .

Introduction

Research Methods

Elicited Behaviors and Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning Basic Phenomena and Various Complexities

Classical Conditioning Underlying Processes in Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning Introduction

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 the Premack principle, a _ behavior can be used to reinforce a _ behavior.

When a rat is first exposed to a new schedule of reinforcement in an operant chamber, the behavior is initially ___ but becomes more _ over time. The latter pattern is known as ___.