Question 1

In classical conditioning, what is paired with the UCS to produce learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  CS 
B)  UCR 
C)  CR 
D)  neutral stimulus 
A)  CS 
B)  UCR 
C)  CR 
D)  neutral stimulus

Question 2

Extinction _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a gradual disappearance of a learned behavior 
B)  occurs when a CS is repeatedly presented without the UCS 
C)  is a weakening of the association between the CS and the CR 
D)  a and b 
A)  is a gradual disappearance of a learned behavior 
B)  occurs when a CS is repeatedly presented without the UCS 
C)  is a weakening of the association between the CS and the CR 
D)  a and b

Question 3

Momoko learned to water ski as a result of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  aversive training 
D)  positive punishment 
A)  operant conditioning 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  aversive training 
D)  positive punishment

Question 4

Describe the processes of generalization, discrimination, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and higher-order/discriminative stimulus in classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Use an example of each type of conditioning to illustrate your comparison.

Accepted Answer

In classical conditioning, generalizatio

Question 5

An example of how prejudice is acquired through __________ would be if a mother acts upset and fearful when exposed to a particular ethnic group, it is likely that her child will learn to be upset when exposed to the same ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A)  shaping 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  observational learning 
D)  latent learning 
A)  shaping 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  observational learning 
D)  latent learning

Question 6

The use of classical conditioning techniques to treat alcoholism _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is extremely effective 
B)  only works with some patients 
C)  violates the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association 
D)  actually creates an increase in alcoholism 
A)  is extremely effective 
B)  only works with some patients 
C)  violates the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association 
D)  actually creates an increase in alcoholism

Question 7

This was an example of _____ because it demonstrated that the chicken's innate pattern of running after food (the ball) took precedence over running toward a stationary object (first base).

Accepted Answer

A)  an autonomic reflex 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  operant conditioning 
D)  instinctive drift 
A)  an autonomic reflex 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  operant conditioning 
D)  instinctive drift

Question 8

Which of the following is required for you to learn by observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The model must exactly match you in age, gender, and other characteristics. 
B)  You must organize and remember what you saw. 
C)  You must be able (e.g., physically or developmentally) to reproduce what you observed. 
D)  b and c 
A)  The model must exactly match you in age, gender, and other characteristics. 
B)  You must organize and remember what you saw. 
C)  You must be able (e.g., physically or developmentally) to reproduce what you observed. 
D)  b and c

Question 9

An example of ___________ would be a child who having just been spanked for having a temper tantrum decides to go to the bathroom on the floor in retaliation for being punished.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance behavior 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  increased aggression 
D)  passive aggressiveness 
A)  avoidance behavior 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  increased aggression 
D)  passive aggressiveness

Question 10

Classical conditioning falls under which perspective of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  humanism 
B)  cognitive 
C)  behavioral 
D)  psychodynamic 
A)  humanism 
B)  cognitive 
C)  behavioral 
D)  psychodynamic

Question 11

Rats raised in an enriched versus a deprived environment typically develop all of the following EXCEPT_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased nerve growth factor 
B)  more dendritic connections 
C)  improved performance on learning tasks 
D)  more neurons 
A)  increased nerve growth factor 
B)  more dendritic connections 
C)  improved performance on learning tasks 
D)  more neurons

In classical conditioning, what is paired with the UCS to produce learning?

Extinction _____.

Momoko learned to water ski as a result of _______.

Describe the processes of generalization, discrimination, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and higher-order/discriminative stimulus in classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Use an example of each type of conditioning to illustrate your comparison.

An example of how prejudice is acquired through __________ would be if a mother acts upset and fearful when exposed to a particular ethnic group, it is likely that her child will learn to be upset when exposed to the same ethnic group.

The use of classical conditioning techniques to treat alcoholism _______.

This was an example of _____ because it demonstrated that the chicken's innate pattern of running after food (the ball) took precedence over running toward a stationary object (first base).

Which of the following is required for you to learn by observation?

An example of ___________ would be a child who having just been spanked for having a temper tantrum decides to go to the bathroom on the floor in retaliation for being punished.

Classical conditioning falls under which perspective of psychology?

Rats raised in an enriched versus a deprived environment typically develop all of the following EXCEPT_____.

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In classical conditioning, what is paired with the UCS to produce learning?

Extinction _____.

Momoko learned to water ski as a result of _______.

Describe the processes of generalization, discrimination, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and higher-order/discriminative stimulus in classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Use an example of each type of conditioning to illustrate your comparison.

An example of how prejudice is acquired through __________ would be if a mother acts upset and fearful when exposed to a particular ethnic group, it is likely that her child will learn to be upset when exposed to the same ethnic group.

The use of classical conditioning techniques to treat alcoholism _______.

This was an example of _____ because it demonstrated that the chicken's innate pattern of running after food (the ball) took precedence over running toward a stationary object (first base).

Which of the following is required for you to learn by observation?

An example of ___________ would be a child who having just been spanked for having a temper tantrum decides to go to the bathroom on the floor in retaliation for being punished.

Classical conditioning falls under which perspective of psychology?

Rats raised in an enriched versus a deprived environment typically develop all of the following EXCEPT_____.

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Lifespan Development I

Lifespan Development Ii

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Social Psychology

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