Question 1

According to Skinner, the idea that personality traits influence behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  not scientific. 
B)  probably true. 
C)  a fundamental assumption of his theory. 
D)  demonstrated by a functional analysis. 
A)  not scientific. 
B)  probably true. 
C)  a fundamental assumption of his theory. 
D)  demonstrated by a functional analysis.

Question 2

According to the original frustration-aggression hypothesis, frustration always produces aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Skinner's theory of animal behaviorism has never been accepted by mainstream psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In contrast to therapy, attempts to reduce conflict with alcohol and drugs

Accepted Answer

A)  never work. 
B)  provide a temporary and generalized reduction of avoidance. 
C)  are more likely to be effective. 
D)  are slower. 
A)  never work. 
B)  provide a temporary and generalized reduction of avoidance. 
C)  are more likely to be effective. 
D)  are slower.

Question 5

Barbara remarks, "The closer we get to the restaurant, the hungrier I get!" This observation corresponds to which concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  gradient of approach 
B)  gradient of avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance conflict 
D)  spontaneous recovery 
A)  gradient of approach 
B)  gradient of avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance conflict 
D)  spontaneous recovery

Question 6

Besides his collaborative work with Neal Miller, John Dollard studied

Accepted Answer

A)  animal behavior. 
B)  sex differences in empathy. 
C)  sociological questions (race relations and social class). 
D)  the psychology of color vision. 
A)  animal behavior. 
B)  sex differences in empathy. 
C)  sociological questions (race relations and social class). 
D)  the psychology of color vision.

Question 7

Discuss objections to Skinner's theory as a theory of personality.

Accepted Answer

There are several objections to Skinner'

Question 8

The term learning dilemma refers to a situation in which

Accepted Answer

A)  material is presented too quickly to be learned. 
B)  two responses are rewarded. 
C)  the responses made are not rewarded. 
D)  there are inadequate discriminative stimuli. 
A)  material is presented too quickly to be learned. 
B)  two responses are rewarded. 
C)  the responses made are not rewarded. 
D)  there are inadequate discriminative stimuli.

Question 9

How can language influence maladaptive behavior and therapy?

Accepted Answer

Language can influence maladaptive behav

Question 10

When called on in class, Sam is more likely to stutter than to say the right answer clearly. For him, stuttering is __________, in terms of Dollard and Miller's theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  a cue 
B)  the most likely (dominate) response 
C)  least likely response 
D)  a punishment 
A)  a cue 
B)  the most likely (dominate) response 
C)  least likely response 
D)  a punishment

Question 11

Continuous reinforcement schedules generally produce __________ learning.

Accepted Answer

A)  very slow 
B)  no 
C)  rapid 
D)  inappropriate 
A)  very slow 
B)  no 
C)  rapid 
D)  inappropriate

Question 12

Punishment will only reduce the frequency of behavior if

Accepted Answer

A)  it is predictable. 
B)  it is explained. 
C)  it is contingent on a response occurring. 
D)  it is given by authority figures. 
A)  it is predictable. 
B)  it is explained. 
C)  it is contingent on a response occurring. 
D)  it is given by authority figures.

Question 13

Classical conditioning influences the emotional-motivational repertoire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Alcohol and drugs can reduce conflict, at least temporarily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Researchers agree that playing violent video games reduces aggression because of catharsis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement best describes Skinner's attitude toward language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is the highest human achievement. 
B)  Psychotherapy consists of learning new ways of talking to yourself. 
C)  Language can be explained in behavioral terms (e.g., as stimuli and responses). 
D)  A universal language would help achieve world peace. 
A)  Language is the highest human achievement. 
B)  Psychotherapy consists of learning new ways of talking to yourself. 
C)  Language can be explained in behavioral terms (e.g., as stimuli and responses). 
D)  A universal language would help achieve world peace.

Question 17

How can psychological behaviorism be used to improve child rearing?

Accepted Answer

Psychological behaviorism can be used to

Question 18

Discuss Skinner's theory from the perspective of adaptation. Compare operant conditioning with
evolution.

Accepted Answer

Skinner's theory of operant conditioning

Question 19

Aggressive drives can be expressed through displacement, for
example, through behaving aggressively against your spouse rather than against your frustrating boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Staats advanced behavioral theory by

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a more advanced Skinner box. 
B)  being the first behaviorist to study humans. 
C)  showing the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. 
D)  contributing behavioral insights to an understanding of personality. 
A)  developing a more advanced Skinner box. 
B)  being the first behaviorist to study humans. 
C)  showing the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. 
D)  contributing behavioral insights to an understanding of personality.

According to Skinner, the idea that personality traits influence behavior is

According to the original frustration-aggression hypothesis, frustration always produces aggression.

Skinner's theory of animal behaviorism has never been accepted by mainstream psychology.

In contrast to therapy, attempts to reduce conflict with alcohol and drugs

Barbara remarks, "The closer we get to the restaurant, the hungrier I get!" This observation corresponds to which concept?

Besides his collaborative work with Neal Miller, John Dollard studied

Discuss objections to Skinner's theory as a theory of personality.

The term learning dilemma refers to a situation in which

How can language influence maladaptive behavior and therapy?

When called on in class, Sam is more likely to stutter than to say the right answer clearly. For him, stuttering is __________, in terms of Dollard and Miller's theory.

Continuous reinforcement schedules generally produce __________ learning.

Punishment will only reduce the frequency of behavior if

Classical conditioning influences the emotional-motivational repertoire.

Alcohol and drugs can reduce conflict, at least temporarily.

Researchers agree that playing violent video games reduces aggression because of catharsis.

Which statement best describes Skinner's attitude toward language?

How can psychological behaviorism be used to improve child rearing?

Discuss Skinner's theory from the perspective of adaptation. Compare operant conditioning with evolution.

Aggressive drives can be expressed through displacement, for example, through behaving aggressively against your spouse rather than against your frustrating boss.

Staats advanced behavioral theory by

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

Biological Theories: Evolution, Genetics, and Biological Factor Theories

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

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Exam 10: The Challenge of Behaviorism: Dollard and Miller, Skinner, and Staats

According to Skinner, the idea that personality traits influence behavior is

According to the original frustration-aggression hypothesis, frustration always produces aggression.

Skinner's theory of animal behaviorism has never been accepted by mainstream psychology.

In contrast to therapy, attempts to reduce conflict with alcohol and drugs

Barbara remarks, "The closer we get to the restaurant, the hungrier I get!" This observation corresponds to which concept?

Besides his collaborative work with Neal Miller, John Dollard studied

Discuss objections to Skinner's theory as a theory of personality.

The term learning dilemma refers to a situation in which

How can language influence maladaptive behavior and therapy?

When called on in class, Sam is more likely to stutter than to say the right answer clearly. For him, stuttering is __________, in terms of Dollard and Miller's theory.

Continuous reinforcement schedules generally produce __________ learning.

Punishment will only reduce the frequency of behavior if

Classical conditioning influences the emotional-motivational repertoire.

Alcohol and drugs can reduce conflict, at least temporarily.

Researchers agree that playing violent video games reduces aggression because of catharsis.

Which statement best describes Skinner's attitude toward language?

How can psychological behaviorism be used to improve child rearing?

Discuss Skinner's theory from the perspective of adaptation. Compare operant conditioning with evolution.

Aggressive drives can be expressed through displacement, for example, through behaving aggressively against your spouse rather than against your frustrating boss.

Staats advanced behavioral theory by

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

Biological Theories: Evolution, Genetics, and Biological Factor Theories

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

Conclusion

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