Question 1

Cultural differences in emotional expression is accounted for by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social learning theory 
B)  Display rules 
C)  Masking 
D)  Imitation 
A)  Social learning theory 
B)  Display rules 
C)  Masking 
D)  Imitation B

Question 2

Discuss Pavlov's contributions to personality theory.

Accepted Answer

While he didn't directly posit a personality theory per se, he outlined how behaviours can develop. In classical conditioning, a conditioned stimulus acquires the ability to elicit a conditioned response by being paired with and immediately preceding an unconditioned stimulus. Further, his observations about the personality differences among his dogs provided the impetus for research on personality and conditioning by Eysenck.

Question 3

The statement that psychology should focus on observable actions rather than cognitions and internal stimuli was proposed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Skinner 
B)  Watson 
C)  Rotter 
D)  Pavlov 
A)  Skinner 
B)  Watson 
C)  Rotter 
D)  Pavlov B

Question 4

Another name for operant conditioning is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pavlovian learning 
B)  Instrumental conditioning 
C)  Classical conditioning 
D)  Observational learning 
A)  Pavlovian learning 
B)  Instrumental conditioning 
C)  Classical conditioning 
D)  Observational learning

Question 5

According to Watson, which of the following was most important in determining behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environment 
B)  Genetics 
C)  Cognitions 
D)  Temperament 
A)  Environment 
B)  Genetics 
C)  Cognitions 
D)  Temperament

Question 6

According to Gray, which of the following accounts for differences in anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postulate of individual differences 
B)  Typological postulate 
C)  Behavioural approach system 
D)  Behavioural inhibition system 
A)  Postulate of individual differences 
B)  Typological postulate 
C)  Behavioural approach system 
D)  Behavioural inhibition system

Question 7

Discuss at least three applied behavioural treatment of clinical dysfunctions.

Accepted Answer

Some applied behavioural treatments of c

Question 8

What were Watson's views on personality?

Accepted Answer

Watson's radical behaviourism focused on

Question 9

Increasing the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated due to the termination of an unpleasurable event is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Negative reinforcement 
C)  Positive punishment 
D)  Negative punishment 
A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Negative reinforcement 
C)  Positive punishment 
D)  Negative punishment

Question 10

________ is the process of taking personal control over thoughts and actions through various means, including self-rewards and self-punishments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-determinism 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-actualization 
D)  Self-regulation 
A)  Self-determinism 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-actualization 
D)  Self-regulation

Question 11

Describe Bandura's social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

Bandura's social cognitive theory mainta

Question 12

Eysenck's ________ highlights differences in the speed and strength of excitation and inhibition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Postulate of individual differences 
B)  Typological postulate 
C)  Behavioural approach system 
D)  Behavioural inhibition system 
A)  Postulate of individual differences 
B)  Typological postulate 
C)  Behavioural approach system 
D)  Behavioural inhibition system

Question 13

Describe Eysenck's views on personality and conditioning.

Accepted Answer

As he stated, Eysenck felt that "Human b

Question 14

The constant interaction of a person's characteristics and behaviours with the environment is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reciprocal determinism 
B)  Tri-linear causation 
C)  Interactive determinism 
D)  Systematic triadic causation 
A)  Reciprocal determinism 
B)  Tri-linear causation 
C)  Interactive determinism 
D)  Systematic triadic causation

Question 15

________ is a broad process that reflects drives, cues, responses, and reinforcements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy 
B)  Social cognitive theory 
C)  Copying 
D)  Social learning 
A)  Expectancy 
B)  Social cognitive theory 
C)  Copying 
D)  Social learning

Question 16

When the amount of time between reinforced responses is held constant, this is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed ratio schedule 
B)  Fixed interval schedule 
C)  Variable ratio schedule 
D)  Variable interval schedule 
A)  Fixed ratio schedule 
B)  Fixed interval schedule 
C)  Variable ratio schedule 
D)  Variable interval schedule

Question 17

Rotter's social learning theory is centred on five basic concepts. Discuss these.

Accepted Answer

The five basic concepts of Rotter's soci

Question 18

The first prominent behaviourist was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Skinner 
B)  Watson 
C)  Rotter 
D)  Pavlov 
A)  Skinner 
B)  Watson 
C)  Rotter 
D)  Pavlov

Question 19

Attempting to reduce a behaviour by pairing it with a highly noxious stimulus is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Covert sensitization 
B)  Exposure therapy 
C)  Systematic desensitization 
D)  Aversion therapy 
A)  Covert sensitization 
B)  Exposure therapy 
C)  Systematic desensitization 
D)  Aversion therapy

Question 20

Research by ________ points to the possible role of the learning of aggression as a result of exposure to violence in television.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rotter 
B)  Bandura 
C)  Dollard and Miller 
D)  Skinner 
A)  Rotter 
B)  Bandura 
C)  Dollard and Miller 
D)  Skinner

Cultural differences in emotional expression is accounted for by:

Discuss Pavlov's contributions to personality theory.

The statement that psychology should focus on observable actions rather than cognitions and internal stimuli was proposed by:

Another name for operant conditioning is:

According to Watson, which of the following was most important in determining behaviour?

According to Gray, which of the following accounts for differences in anxiety?

Discuss at least three applied behavioural treatment of clinical dysfunctions.

What were Watson's views on personality?

Increasing the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated due to the termination of an unpleasurable event is called:

________ is the process of taking personal control over thoughts and actions through various means, including self-rewards and self-punishments.

Describe Bandura's social learning theory.

Eysenck's ________ highlights differences in the speed and strength of excitation and inhibition.

Describe Eysenck's views on personality and conditioning.

The constant interaction of a person's characteristics and behaviours with the environment is referred to as:

________ is a broad process that reflects drives, cues, responses, and reinforcements.

When the amount of time between reinforced responses is held constant, this is termed:

Rotter's social learning theory is centred on five basic concepts. Discuss these.

The first prominent behaviourist was:

Attempting to reduce a behaviour by pairing it with a highly noxious stimulus is referred to as:

Research by ________ points to the possible role of the learning of aggression as a result of exposure to violence in television.

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Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

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Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

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Exam 8: Behavioural and Learning Theories

Cultural differences in emotional expression is accounted for by:

Discuss Pavlov's contributions to personality theory.

The statement that psychology should focus on observable actions rather than cognitions and internal stimuli was proposed by:

Another name for operant conditioning is:

According to Watson, which of the following was most important in determining behaviour?

According to Gray, which of the following accounts for differences in anxiety?

Discuss at least three applied behavioural treatment of clinical dysfunctions.

What were Watson's views on personality?

Increasing the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated due to the termination of an unpleasurable event is called:

________ is the process of taking personal control over thoughts and actions through various means, including self-rewards and self-punishments.

Describe Bandura's social learning theory.

Eysenck's ________ highlights differences in the speed and strength of excitation and inhibition.

Describe Eysenck's views on personality and conditioning.

The constant interaction of a person's characteristics and behaviours with the environment is referred to as:

________ is a broad process that reflects drives, cues, responses, and reinforcements.

When the amount of time between reinforced responses is held constant, this is termed:

Rotter's social learning theory is centred on five basic concepts. Discuss these.

The first prominent behaviourist was:

Attempting to reduce a behaviour by pairing it with a highly noxious stimulus is referred to as:

Research by ________ points to the possible role of the learning of aggression as a result of exposure to violence in television.

Personality -An Introduction

Units of Personality -Types Versus Traits

The Development of Personality

Personality Research Methods and Assessment Issues

Psychodynamic Theories

Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

Cognitive Theories and Cognitive Factors

Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

Personality and Health

Personality, Mental Health, and Psychopathology

Psychobiography and Personology

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