Question 1

Any event that follows the occurrence of behavior and that alters and increases the frequency of that behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discriminative stimuli. 
B)  Reinforcement. 
C)  Punishment. 
D)  Modeling. 
A)  Discriminative stimuli. 
B)  Reinforcement. 
C)  Punishment. 
D)  Modeling. B

Question 2

Akers refers to the process of integrating social learning theory with other crime theories as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Differential adaption. 
B)  Remodeling. 
C)  Extension development. 
D)  Conceptual absorption 
A)  Differential adaption. 
B)  Remodeling. 
C)  Extension development. 
D)  Conceptual absorption D

Question 3

Give Examples of a positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment and negative punishment.

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
*Answers will vary but ideas should convey the following:
*Both reinforcements try to increase the chances a behavior will be more frequent.
*Positive reinforcement increases the chances for a behavior like when mom gives kid a cookie for cleaning his room.
*Negative reinforcement -absence or withdraw something negative as when you say sorry and mom won't ground you.
*Both forms of punishment try to eliminate a behavior.
*Positive punishment wants to stop child's acting out, so you give a spanking
*Negative punishment removes a reward you would normally get, like you can't go out tonight with friends.

Question 4

What is the major difference between Jeffery's differential reinforcement theory and Akers' social learning theory?

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
*Jeffery felt th

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Daniel Glaser
B. F. Skinner
Ronald Akers
C. Ray Jeffery

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Deviant Behavior: A Social Learning Approach and is...

Question 6

The social learning theory of Ronald Akers is based on the assumption that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The primary learning mechanism in social behavior is operant conditioning. 
B)  The main part of learning occurs within social groups tied to one's occupation. 
C)  Any behavior, once learned, is difficult to extinguish. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  The primary learning mechanism in social behavior is operant conditioning. 
B)  The main part of learning occurs within social groups tied to one's occupation. 
C)  Any behavior, once learned, is difficult to extinguish. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 7

Jeffery's approach to learning theory suggests that each person has a unique conditioning history through which he or she interprets stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

By watching someone else get rewarded, it can be argued that your behavior is ______ reinforced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By watching someone else get rewarded, it...

Question 9

In Jeffery's social learning theory, the determination of whether behavior will be deviant or conforming depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The availability of role models. 
B)  Differential reinforcement. 
C)  Direct conditioning. 
D)  Societal reaction. 
A)  The availability of role models. 
B)  Differential reinforcement. 
C)  Direct conditioning. 
D)  Societal reaction.

Question 10

A criminological learning theory that emphasizes social aspects of reinforcements and punishments is attributable to:

Accepted Answer

A)  C. Ray Jeffery. 
B)  Travis Hirschi. 
C)  Edwin Sutherland. 
D)  Ronald Akers. 
A)  C. Ray Jeffery. 
B)  Travis Hirschi. 
C)  Edwin Sutherland. 
D)  Ronald Akers.

Question 11

Signals which help an individual determine those situations in which a particular behavior may be appropriate are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcements. 
B)  Schedules of consequences. 
C)  Discriminative stimuli. 
D)  Modeling. 
A)  Reinforcements. 
B)  Schedules of consequences. 
C)  Discriminative stimuli. 
D)  Modeling.

Question 12

Most tests of social learning theory have failed to support its basic propositions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The major difference between the versions of social theory proposed by C. Ray Jeffery and Ronald L. Akers is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Jeffery views Sutherland as basically correct and Akers thinks Sutherland was incorrect. 
B)  Akers thinks that social learning is derived mostly from social factors while Jeffery thinks learning is mostly non-social. 
C)  Jeffery thinks that reinforcement is more important to learning and Akers thinks punishment is more important. 
D)  There are no real differences between Akers and Jeffery. 
A)  Jeffery views Sutherland as basically correct and Akers thinks Sutherland was incorrect. 
B)  Akers thinks that social learning is derived mostly from social factors while Jeffery thinks learning is mostly non-social. 
C)  Jeffery thinks that reinforcement is more important to learning and Akers thinks punishment is more important. 
D)  There are no real differences between Akers and Jeffery.

Question 14

Dan Glaser's version of a social learning theory has been called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Differential anticipation. 
B)  Neutral recrimination. 
C)  Pathological identification. 
D)  Patterned stimulation. 
A)  Differential anticipation. 
B)  Neutral recrimination. 
C)  Pathological identification. 
D)  Patterned stimulation.

Question 15

Named after the creator of operant theory, Jeffery adopted this psychological approach _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Named after the creator of operant theory,...

Question 16

Jeffery's differential reinforcement theory argues that the power of stimuli to influence depends on levels of satiation and _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jeffery's differential reinforcement theory argues that the...

Question 17

Social learning theory considers _______ to be central to the learning process.

Accepted Answer

A)  The fact that people seek pleasure and avoid pain 
B)  A core set of common values 
C)  Modeling 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The fact that people seek pleasure and avoid pain 
B)  A core set of common values 
C)  Modeling 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

Give an example of how sociological, psychological and biological characteristics might interact together to produce criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

One example of how sociological, psychol

Question 19

The primary intellectual background material for social learning theory is behavioristic psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Radicals objected to the use of behavior modification, claiming it was an elite plan to brainwash those who threatened the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Any event that follows the occurrence of behavior and that alters and increases the frequency of that behavior is known as:

Akers refers to the process of integrating social learning theory with other crime theories as:

Give Examples of a positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment and negative punishment.

What is the major difference between Jeffery's differential reinforcement theory and Akers' social learning theory?

The social learning theory of Ronald Akers is based on the assumption that:

Jeffery's approach to learning theory suggests that each person has a unique conditioning history through which he or she interprets stimuli.

By watching someone else get rewarded, it can be argued that your behavior is ______ reinforced.

In Jeffery's social learning theory, the determination of whether behavior will be deviant or conforming depends on:

A criminological learning theory that emphasizes social aspects of reinforcements and punishments is attributable to:

Signals which help an individual determine those situations in which a particular behavior may be appropriate are known as:

Most tests of social learning theory have failed to support its basic propositions.

The major difference between the versions of social theory proposed by C. Ray Jeffery and Ronald L. Akers is:

Dan Glaser's version of a social learning theory has been called:

Named after the creator of operant theory, Jeffery adopted this psychological approach _______________.

Jeffery's differential reinforcement theory argues that the power of stimuli to influence depends on levels of satiation and _______.

Social learning theory considers _______ to be central to the learning process.

Give an example of how sociological, psychological and biological characteristics might interact together to produce criminal behavior.

The primary intellectual background material for social learning theory is behavioristic psychology.

Radicals objected to the use of behavior modification, claiming it was an elite plan to brainwash those who threatened the state.

Introduction

The Classical School

The Positive School

The Chicago School

Differential Association Theory

Anomie Theory

Subculture Theories

Labeling Theory

Conflict Theory

Gender-Based Theories

Social Control Theory

Rational Theories

Contemporary Theories of Process

Contemporary Integrative and Critical Theories

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Exam 12: Social Learning Theory

Any event that follows the occurrence of behavior and that alters and increases the frequency of that behavior is known as:

Akers refers to the process of integrating social learning theory with other crime theories as:

Give Examples of a positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment and negative punishment.

What is the major difference between Jeffery's differential reinforcement theory and Akers' social learning theory?

The social learning theory of Ronald Akers is based on the assumption that:

Jeffery's approach to learning theory suggests that each person has a unique conditioning history through which he or she interprets stimuli.

By watching someone else get rewarded, it can be argued that your behavior is ______ reinforced.

In Jeffery's social learning theory, the determination of whether behavior will be deviant or conforming depends on:

A criminological learning theory that emphasizes social aspects of reinforcements and punishments is attributable to:

Signals which help an individual determine those situations in which a particular behavior may be appropriate are known as:

Most tests of social learning theory have failed to support its basic propositions.

The major difference between the versions of social theory proposed by C. Ray Jeffery and Ronald L. Akers is:

Dan Glaser's version of a social learning theory has been called:

Named after the creator of operant theory, Jeffery adopted this psychological approach _______________.

Jeffery's differential reinforcement theory argues that the power of stimuli to influence depends on levels of satiation and _______.

Social learning theory considers _______ to be central to the learning process.

Give an example of how sociological, psychological and biological characteristics might interact together to produce criminal behavior.

The primary intellectual background material for social learning theory is behavioristic psychology.

Radicals objected to the use of behavior modification, claiming it was an elite plan to brainwash those who threatened the state.

Introduction

The Classical School

The Positive School

The Chicago School

Differential Association Theory

Anomie Theory

Subculture Theories

Labeling Theory

Conflict Theory

Gender-Based Theories

Social Control Theory

Rational Theories

Contemporary Theories of Process

Contemporary Integrative and Critical Theories

Filters