Question 1

Partial reinforcement, which is programmed based on the number of responses before reinforcement is given, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Time delay 
B)  Ratio 
C)  Interval 
D)  Time lapse 
E)  Intermittent 
A)  Time delay 
B)  Ratio 
C)  Interval 
D)  Time lapse 
E)  Intermittent B

Question 2

What has Dunbar suggested is used instead of language in other species?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mating 
B)  Dancing 
C)  Grooming 
D)  Fighting 
E)  Singing 
A)  Mating 
B)  Dancing 
C)  Grooming 
D)  Fighting 
E)  Singing C

Question 3

Behaviorists thought that psychology could become a science like physics, and all that should be studied was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoughts 
B)  Emotions 
C)  Observable behaviour 
D)  Consciousness 
E)  The inner psyche 
A)  Thoughts 
B)  Emotions 
C)  Observable behaviour 
D)  Consciousness 
E)  The inner psyche C

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a factor in play according to Burghardt (2005)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spontaneous 
B)  Pleasurable 
C)  Repetitive 
D)  Exaggerated movements 
E)  Relieves stress 
A)  Spontaneous 
B)  Pleasurable 
C)  Repetitive 
D)  Exaggerated movements 
E)  Relieves stress

Question 5

Approximately how many words to children understand at 12 months?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  50 
C)  100 
D)  120 
E)  150 
A)  20 
B)  50 
C)  100 
D)  120 
E)  150

Question 6

When does imprinting usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 18-36 hours after birth 
B)  First 30-48 hours after birth. 
C)  First 3 days after birth 
D)  First 4 days after birth. 
E)  First 3 days after birth.. 
A)  First 18-36 hours after birth 
B)  First 30-48 hours after birth. 
C)  First 3 days after birth 
D)  First 4 days after birth. 
E)  First 3 days after birth..

Question 7

Which is the first sense to be fully developed
Before birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sight 
B)  Touch 
C)  Smell 
D)  Taste 
E)  Hearing 
A)  Sight 
B)  Touch 
C)  Smell 
D)  Taste 
E)  Hearing

Question 8

Which of Watson's findings on the conditioning of phobias is often overlooked?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalization 
B)  Counterconditioning 
C)  Discrimination 
D)  Temporal contiguity 
E)  Evolutionary relevance 
A)  Generalization 
B)  Counterconditioning 
C)  Discrimination 
D)  Temporal contiguity 
E)  Evolutionary relevance

Question 9

Which of these is NOT one of the five factors identified in language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Productive 
B)  Regular 
C)  Linear 
D)  Spontaneous 
E)  Arbitrary 
A)  Productive 
B)  Regular 
C)  Linear 
D)  Spontaneous 
E)  Arbitrary

Question 10

Which two aspects of behavior do mirror neurons provide us with an understanding of?

Accepted Answer

A)  What and when 
B)  When and why 
C)  What and why 
D)  Where and why 
E)  Where and what 
A)  What and when 
B)  When and why 
C)  What and why 
D)  Where and why 
E)  Where and what

Question 11

Habituation can be linked to a reduction in which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glutamate 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Acetylcholine 
E)  Adrenaline 
A)  Glutamate 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Acetylcholine 
E)  Adrenaline

Question 12

At what age do children lose the ability to distinguish sounds in any language?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-12 months 
B)  12-18 months 
C)  18-24 months 
D)  24-36 months 
E)  36-48 months 
A)  6-12 months 
B)  12-18 months 
C)  18-24 months 
D)  24-36 months 
E)  36-48 months

Partial reinforcement, which is programmed based on the number of responses before reinforcement is given, is called:

What has Dunbar suggested is used instead of language in other species?

Behaviorists thought that psychology could become a science like physics, and all that should be studied was:

Which of these is NOT a factor in play according to Burghardt (2005)?

Approximately how many words to children understand at 12 months?

When does imprinting usually occur?

Which is the first sense to be fully developed Before birth?

Which of Watson's findings on the conditioning of phobias is often overlooked?

Which of these is NOT one of the five factors identified in language?

Which two aspects of behavior do mirror neurons provide us with an understanding of?

Habituation can be linked to a reduction in which neurotransmitter?

At what age do children lose the ability to distinguish sounds in any language?

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Exam 8: Learning, Ethology, and Language Processes

Partial reinforcement, which is programmed based on the number of responses before reinforcement is given, is called:

What has Dunbar suggested is used instead of language in other species?

Behaviorists thought that psychology could become a science like physics, and all that should be studied was:

Which of these is NOT a factor in play according to Burghardt (2005)?

Approximately how many words to children understand at 12 months?

When does imprinting usually occur?

Which is the first sense to be fully developed Before birth?

Which of Watson's findings on the conditioning of phobias is often overlooked?

Which of these is NOT one of the five factors identified in language?

Which two aspects of behavior do mirror neurons provide us with an understanding of?

Habituation can be linked to a reduction in which neurotransmitter?

At what age do children lose the ability to distinguish sounds in any language?

Psychology: Historical Roots and Modern Approaches

Scientific Psychology and Its Research Methods

The Neuroscience of Behavior and Experience

Developmental Processes

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Memory

Cognition, Problem-Solving and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion; Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment

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