Question 1

Skinner believed people function

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A)  by free will. 
B)  by genetic factors. 
C)  like machines. 
D)  by unconscious conflicts. 
A)  by free will. 
B)  by genetic factors. 
C)  like machines. 
D)  by unconscious conflicts.

Question 2

Skinner was taught by his parents to

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A)  "think clearly, rationally, and objectively." 
B)  "fear God, the police, and what people think." 
C)  "love, listen, and be creative." 
D)  "be judgmental, serious, and honest." 
A)  "think clearly, rationally, and objectively." 
B)  "fear God, the police, and what people think." 
C)  "love, listen, and be creative." 
D)  "be judgmental, serious, and honest."

Question 3

Behavior modified in a token economy

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A)  usually reverts to its original state when tokens are no longer provided. 
B)  never reverts to its original state. 
C)  remains modified to some degree, even outside the institution. 
D)  becomes resistant to partial reinforcement 
A)  usually reverts to its original state when tokens are no longer provided. 
B)  never reverts to its original state. 
C)  remains modified to some degree, even outside the institution. 
D)  becomes resistant to partial reinforcement

Question 4

Punishment is frequently used as a form of parenting.Another form of parenting could be the use of positive reinforcement.Give a real-life example of a parent using each of these approaches.In your opinion,which of these two forms of parenting would have the greatest immediate and long term effects (positive or negative)on the child?

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A parent using punishment would possibly

Question 5

Skinner's fundamental idea is that the collective unconscious can be set free to increase behavioral responses in the subject.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To condition a dog to salivate at the sound of a bell,Pavlov

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A)  reinforced the dog after it smelled meat powder. 
B)  rang the bell shortly before the dog smelled meat powder. 
C)  rang the bell after the dog smelled meat powder. 
D)  presented the meat powder and the bell at precisely the same time. 
A)  reinforced the dog after it smelled meat powder. 
B)  rang the bell shortly before the dog smelled meat powder. 
C)  rang the bell after the dog smelled meat powder. 
D)  presented the meat powder and the bell at precisely the same time.

Question 7

Each of the following is a factor in Skinner's functional analysis except

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A)  the frequency of the behavior. 
B)  the situation in which the behavior occurs. 
C)  the reinforcement associated with the behavior. 
D)  the motivation behind the behavior. 
A)  the frequency of the behavior. 
B)  the situation in which the behavior occurs. 
C)  the reinforcement associated with the behavior. 
D)  the motivation behind the behavior.

Question 8

Operant behavior involves a response made or elicited by a specific stimulus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Skinner's research on reinforcement schedules provides an effective technique for controlling,modifying,and shaping behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Skinner's behavioral approach is

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A)  untried in the real world. 
B)  of no value for neurotics and psychotics. 
C)  used in schools, correctional institutions, and hospitals. 
D)  of value only for animals. 
A)  untried in the real world. 
B)  of no value for neurotics and psychotics. 
C)  used in schools, correctional institutions, and hospitals. 
D)  of value only for animals.

Question 11

Through the technique of self-administering satiation,we can cure ourselves of bad habits by overdoing the behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For changing behavior,Skinner believed punishment is

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A)  more effective than positive reinforcement. 
B)  as effective as negative reinforcement. 
C)  less effective than extinction. 
D)  often effective, but has undesirable side effects. 
A)  more effective than positive reinforcement. 
B)  as effective as negative reinforcement. 
C)  less effective than extinction. 
D)  often effective, but has undesirable side effects.

Question 13

An example of negative reinforcement is

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A)  putting coins in a broken soft drink machine. 
B)  giving bonuses to workers who excel. 
C)  threatening to spank a child unless he cleans up his room. 
D)  spanking a child to make him stop using curse words. 
A)  putting coins in a broken soft drink machine. 
B)  giving bonuses to workers who excel. 
C)  threatening to spank a child unless he cleans up his room. 
D)  spanking a child to make him stop using curse words.

Question 14

In the application of Skinner's behavior modification techniques,

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A)  it is necessary to assess genetic factors. 
B)  it is necessary to first assess specific behaviors. 
C)  it is necessary to assess parental style in childhood. 
D)  it is necessary to assess childhood memories with free association and dream analysis. 
A)  it is necessary to assess genetic factors. 
B)  it is necessary to first assess specific behaviors. 
C)  it is necessary to assess parental style in childhood. 
D)  it is necessary to assess childhood memories with free association and dream analysis.

Question 15

In behavior modification therapy,unconscious motivating forces are

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A)  brought to the surface. 
B)  ignored. 
C)  eliminated by negative reinforcement. 
D)  extinguished. 
A)  brought to the surface. 
B)  ignored. 
C)  eliminated by negative reinforcement. 
D)  extinguished.

Question 16

According to Skinner,parental disapproval of a child's behavior will

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A)  foster the child's hostility and aggression. 
B)  inhibit the child's tendency to self-actualize. 
C)  probably lead to the cessation of that behavior. 
D)  reinforce the behavior. 
A)  foster the child's hostility and aggression. 
B)  inhibit the child's tendency to self-actualize. 
C)  probably lead to the cessation of that behavior. 
D)  reinforce the behavior.

Question 17

Skinner's influence on psychology

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A)  is negligible. 
B)  is only seen with abnormal patients. 
C)  is overshadowed by Rotter. 
D)  has wide practical applications. 
A)  is negligible. 
B)  is only seen with abnormal patients. 
C)  is overshadowed by Rotter. 
D)  has wide practical applications.

Question 18

In his famous salivating dog experiment,Ivan Pavlov demonstrated that

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A)  animals other than humans can exhibit higher intelligence. 
B)  learning is primarily a mental activity. 
C)  reinforcement is necessary for learning. 
D)  all animals are governed by the laws of operant behavior. 
A)  animals other than humans can exhibit higher intelligence. 
B)  learning is primarily a mental activity. 
C)  reinforcement is necessary for learning. 
D)  all animals are governed by the laws of operant behavior.

Question 19

Skinner believed that behavior can be controlled by

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A)  its consequences. 
B)  social learning. 
C)  respondent conditioning. 
D)  the reinforcement that precedes the behavior. 
A)  its consequences. 
B)  social learning. 
C)  respondent conditioning. 
D)  the reinforcement that precedes the behavior.

Question 20

The research supporting Skinner's theory was conducted on

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A)  rats and pigeons. 
B)  college students seeking to understand the world they live in. 
C)  troubled people undergoing psychotherapy. 
D)  those rare people who could be called self-actualized. 
A)  rats and pigeons. 
B)  college students seeking to understand the world they live in. 
C)  troubled people undergoing psychotherapy. 
D)  those rare people who could be called self-actualized.

Skinner believed people function

Skinner was taught by his parents to

Behavior modified in a token economy

Skinner's fundamental idea is that the collective unconscious can be set free to increase behavioral responses in the subject.

To condition a dog to salivate at the sound of a bell,Pavlov

Each of the following is a factor in Skinner's functional analysis except

Operant behavior involves a response made or elicited by a specific stimulus.

Skinner's research on reinforcement schedules provides an effective technique for controlling,modifying,and shaping behavior.

Skinner's behavioral approach is

Through the technique of self-administering satiation,we can cure ourselves of bad habits by overdoing the behavior.

For changing behavior,Skinner believed punishment is

An example of negative reinforcement is

In the application of Skinner's behavior modification techniques,

In behavior modification therapy,unconscious motivating forces are

According to Skinner,parental disapproval of a child's behavior will

Skinner's influence on psychology

In his famous salivating dog experiment,Ivan Pavlov demonstrated that

Skinner believed that behavior can be controlled by

The research supporting Skinner's theory was conducted on

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Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology

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Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Raymond Cattell, hans Eysenck, and Other Trait Theorists

Abraham Maslow: Needs- Hierarchy Theory

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

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Exam 12: Bfskinner: Reinforcement Theory

Skinner believed people function

Skinner was taught by his parents to

Behavior modified in a token economy

Skinner's fundamental idea is that the collective unconscious can be set free to increase behavioral responses in the subject.

To condition a dog to salivate at the sound of a bell,Pavlov

Each of the following is a factor in Skinner's functional analysis except

Operant behavior involves a response made or elicited by a specific stimulus.

Skinner's research on reinforcement schedules provides an effective technique for controlling,modifying,and shaping behavior.

Skinner's behavioral approach is

Through the technique of self-administering satiation,we can cure ourselves of bad habits by overdoing the behavior.

For changing behavior,Skinner believed punishment is

An example of negative reinforcement is

In the application of Skinner's behavior modification techniques,

In behavior modification therapy,unconscious motivating forces are

According to Skinner,parental disapproval of a child's behavior will

Skinner's influence on psychology

In his famous salivating dog experiment,Ivan Pavlov demonstrated that

Skinner believed that behavior can be controlled by

The research supporting Skinner's theory was conducted on

Studying Personality: Assessment, research, and Theory

Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology

Karen Horney: Neurotic Needs and Trends

Erik Erikson: Identity Theory

Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Raymond Cattell, hans Eysenck, and Other Trait Theorists

Abraham Maslow: Needs- Hierarchy Theory

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

Mini- Theories: Locus of Control, sensation Seeking, learned Helplessness, optimismpessimism, positive Psychology, and Happiness and Success

Personality in Perspective

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