Question 1

Rorschach is to ABC as

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A)  sign is to sample. 
B)  sample is to sign. 
C)  TAT is to NBC. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  sign is to sample. 
B)  sample is to sign. 
C)  TAT is to NBC. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 2

Behavioral approaches to personality are critical of trait approaches for their emphasis on

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A)  systematic investigation. 
B)  use of verbal report. 
C)  principles of learning. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  systematic investigation. 
B)  use of verbal report. 
C)  principles of learning. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 3

Behavioral assessment focuses on the direct assessment of theoretical constructs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Watson and Rayner suggested that

Accepted Answer

A)  many fears are conditioned emotional reactions. 
B)  fears can be extinguished through insight. 
C)  anxiety responses in Albert could be secondary drives. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  many fears are conditioned emotional reactions. 
B)  fears can be extinguished through insight. 
C)  anxiety responses in Albert could be secondary drives. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

The principle of self-control in behavioral technology is that

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A)  the individual is able to tolerate delay of gratification. 
B)  the individual learns new escape and avoidance responses. 
C)  the individual gains control over his own reinforcers. 
D)  each individual should control his own behavior. 
A)  the individual is able to tolerate delay of gratification. 
B)  the individual learns new escape and avoidance responses. 
C)  the individual gains control over his own reinforcers. 
D)  each individual should control his own behavior.

Question 6

Behavioral assessment is illustrative of the

Accepted Answer

A)  sign approach. 
B)  sample approach. 
C)  nomothetic approach. 
D)  construct validity approach. 
A)  sign approach. 
B)  sample approach. 
C)  nomothetic approach. 
D)  construct validity approach.

Question 7

A fundamental difference between Freudian and Pavlovian interpretations of the case of Little Hans is

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A)  an emphasis on symbolism. 
B)  an emphasis on anxiety. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  an emphasis on symbolism. 
B)  an emphasis on anxiety. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 8

The learning theory approach to psychology tends to emphasize the _______ approach to research.

Accepted Answer

A)  univariate 
B)  multivariate 
C)  correlational 
D)  experimental 
A)  univariate 
B)  multivariate 
C)  correlational 
D)  experimental

Question 9

Skinner question the idea that people

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A)  have free will. 
B)  learn from environmental experiences. 
C)  can think. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  have free will. 
B)  learn from environmental experiences. 
C)  can think. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

Stability to behavior over many situations might be due to

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A)  extinction. 
B)  generalization. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  intermittent reinforcement. 
A)  extinction. 
B)  generalization. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  intermittent reinforcement.

Question 11

The importance of Skinner's work is in the way different schedules of reinforcement shape behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Superstitious behavior can be defined by a learning theorist as

Accepted Answer

A)  doing something and not knowing why. 
B)  a behavioral deficit which only shows up in unusual situations. 
C)  doing something for good luck. 
D)  non-contingent reinforcement. 
A)  doing something and not knowing why. 
B)  a behavioral deficit which only shows up in unusual situations. 
C)  doing something for good luck. 
D)  non-contingent reinforcement.

Question 13

Behaviorists reject concepts such as will and intention because

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A)  such phenomena are unimportant. 
B)  such phenomena are inappropriate. 
C)  the observations are not public and replicable. 
D)  they do not exist in animals. 
A)  such phenomena are unimportant. 
B)  such phenomena are inappropriate. 
C)  the observations are not public and replicable. 
D)  they do not exist in animals.

Question 14

Most of the time there are no obvious reinforcers for our behavior. We study for an exam, but no one is there to reinforce our studying minute-by-minute. We work on long-term projects that may not be completed for months or years, in the absence of any obvious reinforcement. How does Skinner explain this?

Accepted Answer

Skinner would explain this by emphasizin

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate statement of the Skinnerian view of imitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not exist at all. 
B)  Behavior must always be directly reinforced to be initiated. 
C)  Imitative responses can result from intermittent reinforcement. 
D)  "Monkey sees, monkey does." 
A)  It does not exist at all. 
B)  Behavior must always be directly reinforced to be initiated. 
C)  Imitative responses can result from intermittent reinforcement. 
D)  "Monkey sees, monkey does."

Question 16

The following is a definition of __________ conditioning: A previously neutral stimulus becomes capable of eliciting a response because of its association with a stimulus that automatically produces the same or a similar response.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental 
B)  reward 
C)  operant 
D)  classical 
A)  instrumental 
B)  reward 
C)  operant 
D)  classical

Question 17

The case of Albert involved a conditional emotional reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Skinnerians would not favor systematic desensitization because

Accepted Answer

A)  it emphasizes specific behaviors. 
B)  it emphasizes mental imagery. 
C)  it emphasizes anxiety. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  it emphasizes specific behaviors. 
B)  it emphasizes mental imagery. 
C)  it emphasizes anxiety. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 19

Choose the item that correctly sequences the order of events that occurred in Aplysia in Kandel's (2000) study.

Accepted Answer

A)  interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$shock trial$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex$\rightarrow$motor neurons increase activity 
B)  motor neurons increase activity$\rightarrow$shock trial$\rightarrow$interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex 
C)  shock trial$\rightarrow$interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$motor neurons increase activity$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex 
D)  shock trial$\rightarrow$motor neurons increase activity$\rightarrow$interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex 
A)  interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$shock trial$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex$\rightarrow$motor neurons increase activity 
B)  motor neurons increase activity$\rightarrow$shock trial$\rightarrow$interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex 
C)  shock trial$\rightarrow$interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$motor neurons increase activity$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex 
D)  shock trial$\rightarrow$motor neurons increase activity$\rightarrow$interneurons release neurotransmitters$\rightarrow$gill withdrawal reflex

Question 20

Behavioral assessment is associated with theories that

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize the interplay among motives. 
B)  emphasize hierarchical structure. 
C)  emphasize perception as an active process. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  emphasize the interplay among motives. 
B)  emphasize hierarchical structure. 
C)  emphasize perception as an active process. 
D)  none of the above.

Rorschach is to ABC as

Behavioral approaches to personality are critical of trait approaches for their emphasis on

Behavioral assessment focuses on the direct assessment of theoretical constructs.

Watson and Rayner suggested that

The principle of self-control in behavioral technology is that

Behavioral assessment is illustrative of the

A fundamental difference between Freudian and Pavlovian interpretations of the case of Little Hans is

The learning theory approach to psychology tends to emphasize the _______ approach to research.

Skinner question the idea that people

Stability to behavior over many situations might be due to

The importance of Skinner's work is in the way different schedules of reinforcement shape behaviors.

Superstitious behavior can be defined by a learning theorist as

Behaviorists reject concepts such as will and intention because

Which of the following is an accurate statement of the Skinnerian view of imitation?

The following is a definition of __________ conditioning: A previously neutral stimulus becomes capable of eliciting a response because of its association with a stimulus that automatically produces the same or a similar response.

The case of Albert involved a conditional emotional reaction.

Skinnerians would not favor systematic desensitization because

Choose the item that correctly sequences the order of events that occurred in Aplysia in Kandel's (2000) study.

Behavioral assessment is associated with theories that

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

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Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Biological Foundations of Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

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Exam 10: Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

Rorschach is to ABC as

Behavioral approaches to personality are critical of trait approaches for their emphasis on

Behavioral assessment focuses on the direct assessment of theoretical constructs.

Watson and Rayner suggested that

The principle of self-control in behavioral technology is that

Behavioral assessment is illustrative of the

A fundamental difference between Freudian and Pavlovian interpretations of the case of Little Hans is

The learning theory approach to psychology tends to emphasize the _______ approach to research.

Skinner question the idea that people

Stability to behavior over many situations might be due to

The importance of Skinner's work is in the way different schedules of reinforcement shape behaviors.

Superstitious behavior can be defined by a learning theorist as

Behaviorists reject concepts such as will and intention because

Which of the following is an accurate statement of the Skinnerian view of imitation?

The following is a definition of __________ conditioning: A previously neutral stimulus becomes capable of eliciting a response because of its association with a stimulus that automatically produces the same or a similar response.

The case of Albert involved a conditional emotional reaction.

Skinnerians would not favor systematic desensitization because

Choose the item that correctly sequences the order of events that occurred in Aplysia in Kandel's (2000) study.

Behavioral assessment is associated with theories that

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Biological Foundations of Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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