Question 1

Partial reinforcement, which is programmed based on the number of responses before reinforcement is given, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Time delay
B)   Ratio
C)   Interval
D)   Time lapse
E)   Intermittent B

Question 2

What has Dunbar suggested is used instead of language in other species?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mating
B)   Dancing
C)   Grooming
D)   Fighting
E)   Singing C

Question 3

Behaviorists thought that psychology could become a science like physics, and all that should be studied was:

Accepted Answer

A)   Thoughts
B)   Emotions
C)   Observable behaviour
D)   Consciousness
E)   The inner psyche C

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a factor in play according to Burghardt (2005)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spontaneous
B)   Pleasurable
C)   Repetitive
D)   Exaggerated movements
E)   Relieves stress

Question 5

Approximately how many words to children understand at 12 months?

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   50
C)   100
D)   120
E)   150

Question 6

When does imprinting usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   First 18-36 hours after birth
B)   First 30-48 hours after birth.
C)   First 3 days after birth
D)   First 4 days after birth.
E)   First 3 days after birth..

Question 7

Which is the first sense to be fully developed
Before birth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sight
B)   Touch
C)   Smell
D)   Taste
E)   Hearing

Question 8

Which of Watson's findings on the conditioning of phobias is often overlooked?

Accepted Answer

A)   Generalization
B)   Counterconditioning
C)   Discrimination
D)   Temporal contiguity
E)   Evolutionary relevance

Question 9

Which of these is NOT one of the five factors identified in language?

Accepted Answer

A)   Productive
B)   Regular
C)   Linear
D)   Spontaneous
E)   Arbitrary

Question 10

Which two aspects of behavior do mirror neurons provide us with an understanding of?

Accepted Answer

A)   What and when
B)   When and why
C)   What and why
D)   Where and why
E)   Where and what

Question 11

Habituation can be linked to a reduction in which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glutamate
B)   Serotonin
C)   Dopamine
D)   Acetylcholine
E)   Adrenaline

Question 12

At what age do children lose the ability to distinguish sounds in any language?

Accepted Answer

A)   6-12 months
B)   12-18 months
C)   18-24 months
D)   24-36 months
E)   36-48 months

Exam 8: Learning, Ethology, and Language Processes