Exam 5: Learning

Sue noticed that whenever she opened the door to the pantry, her dog would come into the kitchen and act hungry, by drooling and whining. She thought that because the dog food was stored in the pantry, the sound of the door had become a(n) __________

Even though Watson had formulated techniques to remove Albert's fears, he chose not to even though he knew Albert would soon be moving away. By today's APA standards, Watson's actions were __________

Miranda notices that her cat salivates as soon as her cat hears the sound of the electric can opener. In this example, the sound of the can opener is the __________

Olivia is punished for spilling her cereal. Her parents give her a spanking and send her to her room where she cries. Later, her puppy makes a mess on the floor. Olivia kicks her puppy and puts it out in the yard where it whines sadly. Which of the following statements explains her behavior toward the puppy?

Sean and Meghan like to watch The Simpsons on TV every night at 5:30. Sean's and Meghan's parents typically serve dinner every night around 5:30 in the dining room, where there is a TV. Over time, the children have learned to congregate in the dining room when The Simpsons is on. The Simpson's show has become a __________

__________ is an example of a primary reinforcer, whereas __________ is an example of a secondary reinforcer.

List 5 medical or psychological conditions that biofeedback has been used to treat.

Define learning. Given this definition, what types of behaviors would not be considered learning? What types of behaviors would be included?

If we drive through a red traffic light, we might receive a ticket. If the light is green, we will not receive a ticket. In operant conditioning terms, the red and green lights serve as __________

In an experiment, two groups of dogs are given shocks to their feet. One group is able to escape the shocks by jumping over a barrier. The second group is harnessed and cannot escape. After several trials, both groups are put in situations where they CAN escape. The first group escapes the shocks but the second group just sits and whines, refusing to attempt to escape. The response of the second group is due to __________

Who was one of the first researchers to explore and outline the laws of voluntary responses?

Punishment is used in every culture to control and suppress people's behavior.

What is the law of effect and who was responsible for its conceptualization?