Exam 3: Cognitive Affective Bases of Behavior

A common language-related disorder, dyslexia, expresses itself in different types. What type of dyslexia does someone who sounds words out instead of recognizing them have?

One psychologist posited that social interaction was necessary for cognitive development-that all cognitive functions begin in relationships with others and are later internalized by children. Who proposed this theory?

Albert Bandura's work in personality psychology and social cognitive theory has significantly shifted perspectives on learning and behavior. He introduced a theory stating that individuals learn behavior through observation and through the existence of positive or negative reinforcement of specific behaviors. What is this theory called?

Psychological tests for intelligence are based on a number of theories about intelligence that have been developed over the last century or so. In the 1920s, a psychologist proposed that intelligence is a single factor (termed the g factor), rather than being composed of more than one type. Which psychologist presented this theory?

When asked, Mary is able to tell you that a penguin is a bird, what she had for dinner last night, and describe her previous summer's vacation. In order to give you the correct answers, Mary is utilizing which type of memory?

Hailey wants to increase her chances of doing well on her final exam in physics. She has made flash cards, read all the material, and done all the practice problems. Remembering what she learned in psychology class about context-dependent memory, Hailey decides to study for her final exam in which location?

What is extrinsic motivation?

Increasing depression after age 65 may be caused by which of the following? Choose all that apply.

All but which of the following are warning signs that an older depressed male is at risk for committing suicide?

Classical conditioning focuses on responses that are automatic, rather than learned. If you feed your dog every day at 9 am and he starts to stare at his food bowl around 9 am before you've fed him, what kind of conditioning has occurred?

Following Spearman's g factor theory of intelligence, a group of researchers developed a more complex theory involving three strata of intelligence, with a number of intelligence types delineated under the general "g" level. Whose research is this newer theory based on?

Theories of workplace motivation fall into different categories-need, cognitive, or reinforcement. Which of the following theories posits that lower level needs, such as salary and working conditions, are directly related to dissatisfaction?

A common language-related disorder, dyslexia, expresses itself in different types. Which type of dyslexia does someone who reads the word "slap" as "slit" or "sleep" most likely have?

Language development theories focus on either nature or nurture mechanisms of learning language. What concept is described by the idea that children are born with an innate ability and need only exposure to adult language to develop speech?

In operant conditioning, a number of factors, as well as the style of conditioning employed, affect both short- and long-term outcome. Which of the following is NOT one of the factors considered to affect conditioning?

Different theories of emotion propose varying relationships between psychological feelings and bodily reactions. Which theory explains the following situation? An individual sees someone they are attracted to. The individual's heart rate increases and his throat becomes dry. His perception of those responses leads him to believe he is experiencing desire, an emotion.

What three components make up all attitudes?

Mood disorders are thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. A number of theories have been proposed to explain the etiology of mood disorders. Which of the following theories posits that depression is the result of having a negative view of the self?

Language is defined as a system of symbols imbued with meaning that permits for communication of innumerable ideas. Which theory regarding the connection between language and culture posits that language structure (concepts and categories) influences or determines cognition?

An example of negative punishment, according to operant conditioning is__________ .