Exam 4: Learning

This is the first exam you have ever taken in Professor Smith's class.You know nothing about her tests,and she has never done anything harmful to you or anyone else.Nonetheless,you are anxious about the test.Your anxiety in this situation is an example of:

Research suggests that delayed reinforcement ____________ .

In classical conditioning the stimulus that normally evokes an automatic response even without new learning is called the:

An example of a behavior that is learned through operant conditioning is _____________.

A reinforcer that removes something unpleasant from a situation is called a __________ reinforcer.

Paul is coming down with the flu,but he eats spaghetti anyway and subsequently becomes violently ill.A month later he sees that spaghetti is being served in the dining hall and is overcome by nausea.What type of learning is illustrated by this episode?

Positive reinforcers:

In a study on learning,the psychologist conducting the study seeks to explain the inner needs and desires that made learners pursue their goals.She is interested in the inner processes that result in learning.She is studying ___________ .

In classical conditioning,one must be sure to pair the:

Which schedule of reinforcement is programmed into slot machines?

Laura's heart rate had been conditioned to increase whenever she smelled Old Spice After Shave.However,her heart would also race to the aroma of Brut and English Leather.This reaction is known as:

Negative reinforcement is best thought of as:

Which of the following is an example of punishment?

Bobby and Sue were parked at Lover's Lane.When Bobby kissed Sue,his breathing accelerated.Sue always wore Chanel #5 when she went out with Bobby.Bobby's accelerated breathing when he and Sue kissed is the:

A reinforcer that removes something unpleasant from a situation is a __________.

Classical conditioning:

Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur is __________.

Which of the following is a primary reinforcer?

In classical conditioning,one must pair the _______ before conditioning can occur.

Which of the following is a secondary reinforcer?