Exam 7: Learning

Negative reinforcement

One approach to treating phobias is the presentation of a series of extinction trials in a process known as ___.

Which of the following 'specific learning disorders' both involve language abilities?

Positive reinforcement is associated with the provision of a ___ stimulus.

Dr.O'Leary is testing whether a baby can detect the difference between a 680 nm light (dark orange)and a 650 nm light (yellow-orange).First,he presents the 680 nm light repeatedly for 5 seconds each time,until the baby stops looking at the light.Then,he changes the light to 650 nm and watches for the baby's response.What is this procedure called?

What two reasons were given for why massed studying is NOT a very effective studying technique?

How can the principles of partial reinforcement be used to manage the behaviours of children?

In which of the following studies can we tell that the infant is discriminating between stimuli?

The PACFOLD data shows that approximately ___ percent of Canadian children between 6 and 15 years have a specific learning disorder.

Kendra is wearing a new sweater.When she first puts it on she is very aware of how soft the wool feels against her skin.A short time later,however,she doesn't even notice the feel of the sweater.This is an example of ___.

A brain structure especially important in spatial learning is the ___.

What is measured in classical conditioning to signify that learning has taken place?

When a stimulus that is similar to the original CS triggers the same CR,this is called

Which of the following is an example of Thorndike's law of effect?

Phyllis is a first-year psychology student; Gavin is a two-year-old child.Which of the following best describes the learning process for each of these?

Almost every weekend,you aimlessly wander through the shopping mall without buying anything.One day a mother with a child asks you where the nearest toy store is.You know exactly where to direct her,even though you've never shopped in the toy store.This is an example of ___.

Perhaps the most influential psychologist to study operant conditioning was ___.

What schedule of reinforcement would lead to the greatest response rate?

When Georgia was in the last 2 months of her pregnancy,she listened to Enya as she did her relaxation meditation.What do you expect would happen if Georgia's newborn son heard the song?

Which has been shown to be more effective: punishment or reinforcement? Why?