Exam 8: Learning

The phenomenon of blocking is observed:

What is an association?

Sensitization involves an increase in response to the presentation of a cue.

If only the postsynaptic or only the presynaptic neurons fire, then LTP is not observed. This neural phenomenon accords with:

According to the perspective of instrumental conditioning, drug-seeking behaviours are maintained through an association between drug's responses, __________, and reinforcing properties of the drug.

If the surprisingness of the US is zero, what would be the learning outcome?

Humans can learn by __________ role models.

Which of the following terms BEST describe the concept of 'holistic representation'?

Provide an example of a drug's positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement.

Name 2 elements which are fundamental in the definition of learning.

The demonstrator draws the observer's attention to an object (e.g. food), encouraging the observer to interact with it later. What is this phenomenon called?

What is the consequence of having an association between two events?

Punishment is more effective when _________.

Which of the following is an example of discrimination learning?

What is the name of the reflex by which a child will turn their head towards an object that stimulates their cheek?

Long-term potentiation can only be observed in living-animal's brains.

Provide one example of paraphernalia for a nicotine smoker.

In the context of classical conditioning, a conditioned reinforcement is similar to an effect known as:

"Learning refers to the acquisition of information". Why is this definition of learning not suitable?

High-___________ and high-___________ electrical stimulation are used to establish LTP.