Exam 3: Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Robert Johnston (1993) tested whether or not an observer hamster could distinguish between two other hamsters, hamster A and hamster B. He used the __________ tests to measure this ability.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

Debbie has just moved into a new neighborhood with a number of dogs that bark at night. At first this keeps her up at night, but over time she fails to notice the barking and sleeps soundly. This phenomenon can be explained by:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

Habituation is specific to the stimulus response but not the motor response.

(True/False)

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Question 23

David works for an advertising firm and he is in charge of the company's numerous billboards along a busy highway. How could he apply disinhibition to promote his company?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

In the Aplysia, habituation was the result of sensory adaptation.

(True/False)

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Question 25

When Sally and her sister came out of the matinee they had a hard time seeing because the sun seemed brighter than before they went into the movie theater. It will take a couple of minutes for their eyes to _______ to the incoming light.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

Dishabituation has been used with infants to test perceptual capabilities.

(True/False)

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Question 27

__________ receptors are found in dendrites.

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Question 28

Distinguish between the three different types of diminished responses.

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Question 29

A ganglion is a cluster of cells.

(True/False)

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Question 30

When a motor neuron responsible for muscle contractions stops responding it is called __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

The nerve cell circuit involved in the defensive reflex of the Aplysia involves both _ and _ interneurons.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

Indicate why a sea snail is a good animal in which to study sensitization and habituation.

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Question 33

An example of a preferential viewing test might be _________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

Bobby was watching a video intently for about five minutes, but then he lost interest in it and started to play with his truck. What phenomenon has occurred?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

Generally, in habituation studies, the response is ___ while in sensitization the response is _.

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Question 36

Describe how habituation and sensitization are similar and different from one another.

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Question 37

Habituation is a specific example of _____________ learning.

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Question 38

During habituation studies with babies, how do scientists know when habituation occurs?

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Question 39

Habituation cannot be used reliably to investigate learning and memory.

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Robert Johnston (1993) tested whether or not an observer hamster could distinguish between two other hamsters, hamster A and hamster B. He used the __________ tests to measure this ability.

Debbie has just moved into a new neighborhood with a number of dogs that bark at night. At first this keeps her up at night, but over time she fails to notice the barking and sleeps soundly. This phenomenon can be explained by:

Habituation is specific to the stimulus response but not the motor response.

David works for an advertising firm and he is in charge of the company's numerous billboards along a busy highway. How could he apply disinhibition to promote his company?

In the Aplysia, habituation was the result of sensory adaptation.

When Sally and her sister came out of the matinee they had a hard time seeing because the sun seemed brighter than before they went into the movie theater. It will take a couple of minutes for their eyes to _______ to the incoming light.

Dishabituation has been used with infants to test perceptual capabilities.

__________ receptors are found in dendrites.

Distinguish between the three different types of diminished responses.

A ganglion is a cluster of cells.

When a motor neuron responsible for muscle contractions stops responding it is called __________.

The nerve cell circuit involved in the defensive reflex of the Aplysia involves both _ and _ interneurons.

Indicate why a sea snail is a good animal in which to study sensitization and habituation.

An example of a preferential viewing test might be _________.

Bobby was watching a video intently for about five minutes, but then he lost interest in it and started to play with his truck. What phenomenon has occurred?

Generally, in habituation studies, the response is ___ while in sensitization the response is _.

Describe how habituation and sensitization are similar and different from one another.

Habituation is a specific example of _____________ learning.

During habituation studies with babies, how do scientists know when habituation occurs?

Habituation cannot be used reliably to investigate learning and memory.

The Nature of Learning and Memory

The Neural Bases of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

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Exam 3: Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Robert Johnston (1993) tested whether or not an observer hamster could distinguish between two other hamsters, hamster A and hamster B. He used the __________ tests to measure this ability.

Debbie has just moved into a new neighborhood with a number of dogs that bark at night. At first this keeps her up at night, but over time she fails to notice the barking and sleeps soundly. This phenomenon can be explained by:

Habituation is specific to the stimulus response but not the motor response.

David works for an advertising firm and he is in charge of the company's numerous billboards along a busy highway. How could he apply disinhibition to promote his company?

In the Aplysia, habituation was the result of sensory adaptation.

When Sally and her sister came out of the matinee they had a hard time seeing because the sun seemed brighter than before they went into the movie theater. It will take a couple of minutes for their eyes to _______ to the incoming light.

Dishabituation has been used with infants to test perceptual capabilities.

__________ receptors are found in dendrites.

Distinguish between the three different types of diminished responses.

A ganglion is a cluster of cells.

When a motor neuron responsible for muscle contractions stops responding it is called __________.

The nerve cell circuit involved in the defensive reflex of the Aplysia involves both _________ and _________ interneurons.

Indicate why a sea snail is a good animal in which to study sensitization and habituation.

An example of a preferential viewing test might be _________.

Bobby was watching a video intently for about five minutes, but then he lost interest in it and started to play with his truck. What phenomenon has occurred?

Generally, in habituation studies, the response is _________ while in sensitization the response is _______.

Describe how habituation and sensitization are similar and different from one another.

Habituation is a specific example of _____________ learning.

During habituation studies with babies, how do scientists know when habituation occurs?

Habituation cannot be used reliably to investigate learning and memory.

The Nature of Learning and Memory

The Neural Bases of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

Filters

The nerve cell circuit involved in the defensive reflex of the Aplysia involves both _ and _ interneurons.

Generally, in habituation studies, the response is ___ while in sensitization the response is _.