Question 1

A sickness inducing drug is paired with alcoholic beverages in order to reduce problem drinking. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sensitization
B)   desensitization
C)   observational learning
D)   stimulus generalization A

Question 2

In the "Little Albert" research, the child eventually appeared afraid of Santa Claus. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulus generalization
B)   semantic generalization
C)   observational learning
D)   language A

Question 3

Mary Cover Jones (1924) was able to eliminate Peter's rabbit phobia by

Accepted Answer

A)   gradually moving the rabbit closer and closer.
B)   pairing the presentation of the rabbit with Peter's favorite food.
C)   both a and b
D)   neither a nor b C

Question 4

A person's mouth waters when reading about food. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulus generalization
B)   semantic generalization
C)   observational learning
D)   language

Question 5

Which of the following have been established through classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   fears
B)   word meaning
C)   attitudes
D)   all of the above

Question 6

Research with humans suggests that it would be __________ to establish a fear to a snake than (as) an electrical outlet.

Accepted Answer

A)   easier
B)   more difficult
C)   just as difficult
D)   more important

Question 7

Susan Mineka showed that it was possible to establish the fear of snakes in monkeys through __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   classical conditioning
B)   instrumental conditioning
C)   observational learning
D)   language

Exam 5: Predictive Learning: Applications