Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to be characterized as an appetitive behavior?

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A)  a sparrow manipulating a seed in its beak 
B)  a woman drinking a glass of milk 
C)  a woodchuck chewing on a blade of grass 
D)  a chef preparing a cream pie 
A)  a sparrow manipulating a seed in its beak 
B)  a woman drinking a glass of milk 
C)  a woodchuck chewing on a blade of grass 
D)  a chef preparing a cream pie

Question 2

Which of the following describes the difference between a general search and a focal search?

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A)  General searches are localized, while focal searches focus on a larger area. 
B)  General searches occur when an animal does not yet know specifically where to look for food, while focal searches are spatially localized. 
C)  General searches are appetitive while focal searches are consummatory. 
D)  There are no differences; both terms are alternative ways of describing appetitive behavior. 
A)  General searches are localized, while focal searches focus on a larger area. 
B)  General searches occur when an animal does not yet know specifically where to look for food, while focal searches are spatially localized. 
C)  General searches are appetitive while focal searches are consummatory. 
D)  There are no differences; both terms are alternative ways of describing appetitive behavior.

Question 3

Applying a shock to the tail of the Aplysia

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A)  has no effect on the responses to stimulation of the siphon or mantle. 
B)  increases responding to stimulation of the mantle but not the siphon. 
C)  increases responding to stimulation of the siphon but not the mantle. 
D)  increases responding to stimulation of both the siphon and mantle. 
A)  has no effect on the responses to stimulation of the siphon or mantle. 
B)  increases responding to stimulation of the mantle but not the siphon. 
C)  increases responding to stimulation of the siphon but not the mantle. 
D)  increases responding to stimulation of both the siphon and mantle.

Question 4

Explain the role of the S-R and state systems in elicited behaviors.

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Question 5

Describe how researchers ensure that fatigue and sensory adaptation are not the cause of response decrements in experiments investigating habituation.

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Question 6

Habituation and sensitization effects perform which of the following functions?

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A)  Focus attention on all stimuli present. 
B)  Direct responses to all stimuli present. 
C)  Focus attention on background stimuli. 
D)  Focus attention on relevant stimuli. 
A)  Focus attention on all stimuli present. 
B)  Direct responses to all stimuli present. 
C)  Focus attention on background stimuli. 
D)  Focus attention on relevant stimuli.

Question 7

Which of the following is a true statement about habituation?

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A)  increases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations 
B)  decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations 
C)  either increases or decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations, depending on the background cues 
D)  both increases and decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations 
A)  increases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations 
B)  decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations 
C)  either increases or decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations, depending on the background cues 
D)  both increases and decreases responsiveness to a stimulus with repeated presentations

Question 8

According to the dual-process theory,when rats were tested with a relatively quiet background noise,their response to a startling tone

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A)  habituated because the state system was already responding to auditory stimuli. 
B)  habituated because only the S-R system was activated. 
C)  sensitized because the state system was responding to the background tone. 
D)  sensitized because both the state and S-R systems were activated. 
A)  habituated because the state system was already responding to auditory stimuli. 
B)  habituated because only the S-R system was activated. 
C)  sensitized because the state system was responding to the background tone. 
D)  sensitized because both the state and S-R systems were activated.

Question 9

Discuss the importance of behavioral sequences.What role do appetitive and consummatory behaviors play in organizing behavior? How do general search,focal search,and consummatory behaviors differ? Provide examples of each.

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Question 10

How does the dual-process theory account for habituation effects? Sensitization effects?

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Question 11

Which of the following is the correct order in a foraging behavior sequence?

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A)  general search, food handling, focal search 
B)  focal search, general search, food handling 
C)  general search, focal search, food handling 
D)  food handling, focal search, general search 
A)  general search, food handling, focal search 
B)  focal search, general search, food handling 
C)  general search, focal search, food handling 
D)  food handling, focal search, general search

Question 12

Compare and contrast habituation and sensitization effects.Include descriptions of the time course and stimulus specificity of each.

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Habituation and sensitization are two fo

Question 13

Of the following,which is not a reflexive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  a baby pulling away when its nose and mouth are covered 
B)  maintaining attention when driving 
C)  turning to the location of a loud noise 
D)  sneezing in response to dust 
A)  a baby pulling away when its nose and mouth are covered 
B)  maintaining attention when driving 
C)  turning to the location of a loud noise 
D)  sneezing in response to dust

Question 14

After you habituate to the sound of one clock's chime,you may not respond to the chime of another clock.This is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus specificity. 
B)  stimulus generalization. 
C)  long-term habituation effects. 
D)  spontaneous recovery. 
A)  stimulus specificity. 
B)  stimulus generalization. 
C)  long-term habituation effects. 
D)  spontaneous recovery.

Question 15

According to one study using lemon and lime juice to investigate the role of familiarity of food and its rated pleasantness,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  As we encounter a food over and over, we become familiar with it, and it increases in pleasantness. 
B)  As we repeatedly encounter a taste, it initially increases then decreases in pleasantness. 
C)  As we repeatedly encounter a taste, it initially decreases then increases in pleasantness. 
D)  Overeating may be discouraged by varying the foods that are available. 
A)  As we encounter a food over and over, we become familiar with it, and it increases in pleasantness. 
B)  As we repeatedly encounter a taste, it initially increases then decreases in pleasantness. 
C)  As we repeatedly encounter a taste, it initially decreases then increases in pleasantness. 
D)  Overeating may be discouraged by varying the foods that are available.

Question 16

Spontaneous recovery from habituation occurs

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A)  after time passes. 
B)  after a strong extraneous stimulus is presented. 
C)  after a weak extraneous stimulus is presented. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  after time passes. 
B)  after a strong extraneous stimulus is presented. 
C)  after a weak extraneous stimulus is presented. 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Compare and contrast appetitive and consummatory behavior,and describe how these are related to general search,focal search,and food handling.

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Question 18

The opponent-process theory predicts that couples who have spent many years together

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A)  become bored and enjoy time apart. 
B)  become increasingly affectionate. 
C)  become resentful if the other partner leaves, even for a short time. 
D)  will show few overt signs of affection. 
A)  become bored and enjoy time apart. 
B)  become increasingly affectionate. 
C)  become resentful if the other partner leaves, even for a short time. 
D)  will show few overt signs of affection.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a modal action pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  the startle response of rats 
B)  the beak-pecking behavior of herring gull chicks 
C)  the nest building behaviors of male sticklebacks 
D)  the egg-retrieval behavior of herring gulls 
A)  the startle response of rats 
B)  the beak-pecking behavior of herring gull chicks 
C)  the nest building behaviors of male sticklebacks 
D)  the egg-retrieval behavior of herring gulls

Question 20

Fatigue occurs in which of the following physiological areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  the nervous system 
B)  the sense organ 
C)  the muscle tissue 
D)  the interneuron 
A)  the nervous system 
B)  the sense organ 
C)  the muscle tissue 
D)  the interneuron

Which of the following is most likely to be characterized as an appetitive behavior?

Which of the following describes the difference between a general search and a focal search?

Applying a shock to the tail of the Aplysia

Explain the role of the S-R and state systems in elicited behaviors.

Describe how researchers ensure that fatigue and sensory adaptation are not the cause of response decrements in experiments investigating habituation.

Habituation and sensitization effects perform which of the following functions?

Which of the following is a true statement about habituation?

According to the dual-process theory,when rats were tested with a relatively quiet background noise,their response to a startling tone

Discuss the importance of behavioral sequences.What role do appetitive and consummatory behaviors play in organizing behavior? How do general search,focal search,and consummatory behaviors differ? Provide examples of each.

How does the dual-process theory account for habituation effects? Sensitization effects?

Which of the following is the correct order in a foraging behavior sequence?

Compare and contrast habituation and sensitization effects.Include descriptions of the time course and stimulus specificity of each.

Of the following,which is not a reflexive behavior?

After you habituate to the sound of one clock's chime,you may not respond to the chime of another clock.This is due to

According to one study using lemon and lime juice to investigate the role of familiarity of food and its rated pleasantness,which of the following is correct?

Spontaneous recovery from habituation occurs

Compare and contrast appetitive and consummatory behavior,and describe how these are related to general search,focal search,and food handling.

The opponent-process theory predicts that couples who have spent many years together

Which of the following is not a modal action pattern?

Fatigue occurs in which of the following physiological areas?

Introduction

Classical Conditioning: Foundations

Classical Conditioning: Mechanisms

Instrumental Conditioning: Foundations

Schedules of Reinforcement and Choice Behavior

Instrumental Conditioning: Motivational Mechanisms

Stimulus Control of Behavior

Extinction of Conditioned Behavior

Aversive Control: Avoidance and Punishment

Comparative Cognition I: Memory Mechanisms

Comparative Cognition II: Special Topics

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Exam 2: Elicited Behavior, Habituation, and Sensitization

Which of the following is most likely to be characterized as an appetitive behavior?

Which of the following describes the difference between a general search and a focal search?

Applying a shock to the tail of the Aplysia

Explain the role of the S-R and state systems in elicited behaviors.

Describe how researchers ensure that fatigue and sensory adaptation are not the cause of response decrements in experiments investigating habituation.

Habituation and sensitization effects perform which of the following functions?

Which of the following is a true statement about habituation?

According to the dual-process theory,when rats were tested with a relatively quiet background noise,their response to a startling tone

Discuss the importance of behavioral sequences.What role do appetitive and consummatory behaviors play in organizing behavior? How do general search,focal search,and consummatory behaviors differ? Provide examples of each.

How does the dual-process theory account for habituation effects? Sensitization effects?

Which of the following is the correct order in a foraging behavior sequence?

Compare and contrast habituation and sensitization effects.Include descriptions of the time course and stimulus specificity of each.

Of the following,which is not a reflexive behavior?

After you habituate to the sound of one clock's chime,you may not respond to the chime of another clock.This is due to

According to one study using lemon and lime juice to investigate the role of familiarity of food and its rated pleasantness,which of the following is correct?

Spontaneous recovery from habituation occurs

Compare and contrast appetitive and consummatory behavior,and describe how these are related to general search,focal search,and food handling.

The opponent-process theory predicts that couples who have spent many years together

Which of the following is not a modal action pattern?

Fatigue occurs in which of the following physiological areas?

Introduction

Classical Conditioning: Foundations

Classical Conditioning: Mechanisms

Instrumental Conditioning: Foundations

Schedules of Reinforcement and Choice Behavior

Instrumental Conditioning: Motivational Mechanisms

Stimulus Control of Behavior

Extinction of Conditioned Behavior

Aversive Control: Avoidance and Punishment

Comparative Cognition I: Memory Mechanisms

Comparative Cognition II: Special Topics

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