Question 1

Which of the following is true of classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its basic principle is that reinforcement increases the frequency of the behavior preceding it;punishment decreases the frequency of the behavior preceding it. 
B)  It applies to involuntary behavior. 
C)  According to classical conditioning,reinforcement leads to an increase in behavior. 
D)  According to classical conditioning,organism voluntarily operates on its environment to produce a desirable result.After behavior occurs,the likelihood of the behavior occurring again is increased or decreased by the behavior's consequences. 
A)  Its basic principle is that reinforcement increases the frequency of the behavior preceding it;punishment decreases the frequency of the behavior preceding it. 
B)  It applies to involuntary behavior. 
C)  According to classical conditioning,reinforcement leads to an increase in behavior. 
D)  According to classical conditioning,organism voluntarily operates on its environment to produce a desirable result.After behavior occurs,the likelihood of the behavior occurring again is increased or decreased by the behavior's consequences. B

Question 2

Learning in which a new behavior is acquired but is not demonstrated until some incentive is provided for displaying it is known as _____ learning.

Accepted Answer

A)  tangential 
B)  latent 
C)  perceptual 
D)  spatial 
A)  tangential 
B)  latent 
C)  perceptual 
D)  spatial B

Question 3

Which of the following statements INCORRECTLY describes the effects on observational learning of the reinforcement or punishment of the model?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are more likely to imitate reward models than we are to imitate non-reward models. 
B)  Observational learning does not occur when the model is punished. 
C)  Observing the punishment of a model does not stop observers from learning the behavior. 
D)  Observational learning is likely to occur when the model is rewarded. 
A)  We are more likely to imitate reward models than we are to imitate non-reward models. 
B)  Observational learning does not occur when the model is punished. 
C)  Observing the punishment of a model does not stop observers from learning the behavior. 
D)  Observational learning is likely to occur when the model is rewarded. B

Question 4

_____ is a decline in the behavioral response following repeated exposure to the same stimulus.

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The answer of _____ is a decline in the behavioral...

Question 5

Neal,an Asian-American student would most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on detail. 
B)  have a good memory for verbally presented ideas and information. 
C)  learn materials that have a human,social content. 
D)  perceive information as part of total picture. 
A)  focus on detail. 
B)  have a good memory for verbally presented ideas and information. 
C)  learn materials that have a human,social content. 
D)  perceive information as part of total picture.

Question 6

A _____ is any stimulus that increases the probability that a preceding behavior will occur again.

Accepted Answer

A)  catalyst 
B)  rejoinder 
C)  reinforcer 
D)  stimulant 
A)  catalyst 
B)  rejoinder 
C)  reinforcer 
D)  stimulant

Question 7

Shaping is one way that organisms learn _____ behavior.

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The answer of Shaping is one way that organisms learn...

Question 8

_____ is credited with laying the foundation for the study of classical conditioning in psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thorndike 
B)  Skinner 
C)  Pavlov 
D)  Watson 
A)  Thorndike 
B)  Skinner 
C)  Pavlov 
D)  Watson

Question 9

A fixed-ratio schedule is a schedule:

Accepted Answer

A)  by which reinforcement is given only after a specific number of responses are made. 
B)  by which reinforcement occurs after a varying number of responses rather than after a fixed number. 
C)  that provides reinforcement for a response only if a fixed time period has elapsed,making overall rates of response relatively low. 
D)  by which the time between reinforcements varies around some average rather than being fixed. 
A)  by which reinforcement is given only after a specific number of responses are made. 
B)  by which reinforcement occurs after a varying number of responses rather than after a fixed number. 
C)  that provides reinforcement for a response only if a fixed time period has elapsed,making overall rates of response relatively low. 
D)  by which the time between reinforcements varies around some average rather than being fixed.

Question 10

When a behavior is reinforced in the presence of a specific stimulus,but not in its absence it is known as _____ training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a behavior is reinforced in the...

Question 11

The process by which a stimulus increases the likelihood that a preceding behavior will be repeated is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  habituation. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  learning. 
D)  spontaneous recovery. 
A)  habituation. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  learning. 
D)  spontaneous recovery.

Question 12

Although a "phonics" approach to reading instruction might capitalize on an analytic learning style,the "whole-word" approach may be better suited to a(n)_____ learning style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although a "phonics" approach to reading instruction...

Question 13

In classical conditioning,how are the neutral stimulus and the conditioned response related?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not related;they are completely different stimuli. 
B)  They are the same thing;the terms are interchangeable. 
C)  The neutral stimulus becomes the conditioned stimulus. 
D)  The conditioned stimulus becomes the neutral stimulus. 
A)  They are not related;they are completely different stimuli. 
B)  They are the same thing;the terms are interchangeable. 
C)  The neutral stimulus becomes the conditioned stimulus. 
D)  The conditioned stimulus becomes the neutral stimulus.

Question 14

_____ punishment consists of the removal of something pleasant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prescriptive 
B)  Negative 
C)  Positive 
D)  Normative 
A)  Prescriptive 
B)  Negative 
C)  Positive 
D)  Normative

Question 15

Positive punishment _____ a response through the application of an unpleasant stimulus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Positive punishment _____ a response through the...

Question 16

To what extent does culture influence learning style? Distinguish between analytic and relational learning styles and suggest how they might vary across sociocultural groups.How might they reflect cross-cultural differences in parenting or teaching practices?

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Question 17

Adam was badly stung by a bee when he was a child.Now he is frightened not only of bees but of all flying insects.This example illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

stimulus g

Question 18

Psychologists working within the cognitive learning perspective:

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A)  deny the importance of classical and operant conditioning. 
B)  go beyond classical and operant conditioning. 
C)  perform research essentially identical to that conducted by more traditional learning theorists. 
D)  have probably never heard of classical and operant conditioning. 
A)  deny the importance of classical and operant conditioning. 
B)  go beyond classical and operant conditioning. 
C)  perform research essentially identical to that conducted by more traditional learning theorists. 
D)  have probably never heard of classical and operant conditioning.

Question 19

_____ occurs when an extinguished conditioned response reappears after a period of rest.

Accepted Answer

Spontaneou

Question 20

Dr.Arceneaux wants his students to take advantage of online practice quizzes on his course site.Which of the following is the most effective plan to increase the number of practice quizzes completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 bonus point for every 2 online practice quizzes completed 
B)  5 points deducted from course total if no quizzes are completed 
C)  1 bonus point awarded every 2 weeks if 2 or more quizzes have been completed 
D)  1 bonus point awarded every now and then (about 2 weeks on average)if 2 or more quizzes have been completed recently 
A)  1 bonus point for every 2 online practice quizzes completed 
B)  5 points deducted from course total if no quizzes are completed 
C)  1 bonus point awarded every 2 weeks if 2 or more quizzes have been completed 
D)  1 bonus point awarded every now and then (about 2 weeks on average)if 2 or more quizzes have been completed recently

Which of the following is true of classical conditioning?

Learning in which a new behavior is acquired but is not demonstrated until some incentive is provided for displaying it is known as _____ learning.

Which of the following statements INCORRECTLY describes the effects on observational learning of the reinforcement or punishment of the model?

_____ is a decline in the behavioral response following repeated exposure to the same stimulus.

Neal,an Asian-American student would most likely:

A _____ is any stimulus that increases the probability that a preceding behavior will occur again.

Shaping is one way that organisms learn _____ behavior.

_____ is credited with laying the foundation for the study of classical conditioning in psychology.

A fixed-ratio schedule is a schedule:

When a behavior is reinforced in the presence of a specific stimulus,but not in its absence it is known as _____ training.

The process by which a stimulus increases the likelihood that a preceding behavior will be repeated is called:

Although a "phonics" approach to reading instruction might capitalize on an analytic learning style,the "whole-word" approach may be better suited to a(n)_____ learning style.

In classical conditioning,how are the neutral stimulus and the conditioned response related?

_____ punishment consists of the removal of something pleasant.

Positive punishment _____ a response through the application of an unpleasant stimulus.

To what extent does culture influence learning style? Distinguish between analytic and relational learning styles and suggest how they might vary across sociocultural groups.How might they reflect cross-cultural differences in parenting or teaching practices?

Adam was badly stung by a bee when he was a child.Now he is frightened not only of bees but of all flying insects.This example illustrates _____.

Psychologists working within the cognitive learning perspective:

_____ occurs when an extinguished conditioned response reappears after a period of rest.

Dr.Arceneaux wants his students to take advantage of online practice quizzes on his course site.Which of the following is the most effective plan to increase the number of practice quizzes completed?

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Which of the following is true of classical conditioning?

Learning in which a new behavior is acquired but is not demonstrated until some incentive is provided for displaying it is known as _____ learning.

Which of the following statements INCORRECTLY describes the effects on observational learning of the reinforcement or punishment of the model?

_____ is a decline in the behavioral response following repeated exposure to the same stimulus.

Neal,an Asian-American student would most likely:

A _____ is any stimulus that increases the probability that a preceding behavior will occur again.

Shaping is one way that organisms learn _____ behavior.

_____ is credited with laying the foundation for the study of classical conditioning in psychology.

A fixed-ratio schedule is a schedule:

When a behavior is reinforced in the presence of a specific stimulus,but not in its absence it is known as _____ training.

The process by which a stimulus increases the likelihood that a preceding behavior will be repeated is called:

Although a "phonics" approach to reading instruction might capitalize on an analytic learning style,the "whole-word" approach may be better suited to a(n)_____ learning style.

In classical conditioning,how are the neutral stimulus and the conditioned response related?

_____ punishment consists of the removal of something pleasant.

Positive punishment _____ a response through the application of an unpleasant stimulus.

To what extent does culture influence learning style? Distinguish between analytic and relational learning styles and suggest how they might vary across sociocultural groups.How might they reflect cross-cultural differences in parenting or teaching practices?

Adam was badly stung by a bee when he was a child.Now he is frightened not only of bees but of all flying insects.This example illustrates _____.

Psychologists working within the cognitive learning perspective:

_____ occurs when an extinguished conditioned response reappears after a period of rest.

Dr.Arceneaux wants his students to take advantage of online practice quizzes on his course site.Which of the following is the most effective plan to increase the number of practice quizzes completed?

Introduction to Psychology

Psychological Research

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress Coping and Well-Being

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