Question 1

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  A child is spanked by his father. 
B)  A teenager is not allowed to drive after receiving a speeding ticket. 
C)  A man is fined $500 for violating a work ordinance. 
D)  A seat belt makes a buzzing noise,but stops when you put the belt on. 
A)  A child is spanked by his father. 
B)  A teenager is not allowed to drive after receiving a speeding ticket. 
C)  A man is fined $500 for violating a work ordinance. 
D)  A seat belt makes a buzzing noise,but stops when you put the belt on.

Question 2

If you accidentally associate a random behavior with an event that follows the behavior,you may develop a ____________.

Accepted Answer

superstiti

Question 3

After struggling and struggling to find the solution to a calculus problem,you decide to hang it up for the night.You close your books and move on to some other activity.The next day,you open your book to try once again.Much to your amazement,the answer seems suddenly obvious and you solve the problem within a few minutes.You just demonstrated:

Accepted Answer

A)  vicarious learning. 
B)  latent learning. 
C)  insight learning. 
D)  the ability to use a cognitive map. 
A)  vicarious learning. 
B)  latent learning. 
C)  insight learning. 
D)  the ability to use a cognitive map.

Question 4

Avoidance responses are distinguished very slowly when using a technique known as "response prevention."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In using punishment,it is important to punish ____________ not people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In using punishment,it is important to punish...

Question 6

Susan is teaching her 3-year-old daughter,Anna,to tie her shoes.At first,if Anna can make an "X" with her shoelaces,she gets praise and a big hug.Next,if Anna can cross a shoelace under and through the "X" she gets praise and a big hug.Finally,if Anna can make the loops to tie the bow,she gets praise and a big hug.Susan is using ____________ to teach Anna how to tie her shoes.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus generalization 
B)  shaping 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  negative reinforcement 
A)  stimulus generalization 
B)  shaping 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  negative reinforcement

Question 7

A(n)____________ is an inferred mental representation of a physical space.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ is an inferred mental representation of...

Question 8

In a study by Ader,researchers were able to produce immune system suppression in rats by pairing:

Accepted Answer

A)  a yellow light with an immunosuppressive drug. 
B)  a yellow light with an electric shock. 
C)  saccharin-flavored water with an immunosuppressive drug. 
D)  saccharin-flavored water with an electric shock. 
A)  a yellow light with an immunosuppressive drug. 
B)  a yellow light with an electric shock. 
C)  saccharin-flavored water with an immunosuppressive drug. 
D)  saccharin-flavored water with an electric shock.

Question 9

What is a primary reinforcer?

Accepted Answer

A)  one that is used in the first stage of a two-part conditioning process 
B)  one that was added as opposed to removed 
C)  one that satisfies an innate need 
D)  one that an individual learns to like 
A)  one that is used in the first stage of a two-part conditioning process 
B)  one that was added as opposed to removed 
C)  one that satisfies an innate need 
D)  one that an individual learns to like

Question 10

A circus trainer uses shaping to train a bear to spin a ball on its nose.This means that the trainer will:

Accepted Answer

A)  force the bear to place its head under the ball. 
B)  start by reinforcing the bear if it moves toward the ball. 
C)  deprive the bear of food and water until it makes the appropriate response. 
D)  show the bear how to balance the ball by modeling the behavior. 
A)  force the bear to place its head under the ball. 
B)  start by reinforcing the bear if it moves toward the ball. 
C)  deprive the bear of food and water until it makes the appropriate response. 
D)  show the bear how to balance the ball by modeling the behavior.

Question 11

Other students at school ridicule Serika.Lately,Serika is complaining of being ill and unable to go to school.If her mother agrees to let her stay home,her mother will reinforce Serika's "sick" behavior through:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement. 
B)  escape conditioning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  avoidance conditioning. 
A)  positive reinforcement. 
B)  escape conditioning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  avoidance conditioning.

Question 12

A poodle is conditioned to jump when it hears a horn and not to jump when it hears a buzzer.The poodle's differential behavior results from:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus discrimination. 
B)  stimulus generalization. 
C)  extinction. 
D)  disinhibition. 
A)  stimulus discrimination. 
B)  stimulus generalization. 
C)  extinction. 
D)  disinhibition.

Question 13

In his research,Skinner discovered superstitious reinforcement while working with:

Accepted Answer

A)  pigeons. 
B)  schizophrenic patients. 
C)  depressed individuals. 
D)  cats. 
A)  pigeons. 
B)  schizophrenic patients. 
C)  depressed individuals. 
D)  cats.

Question 14

Which schedule of reinforcement results in highly stable performance only when the response has been partially learned through continuous reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed interval schedule 
B)  variable interval schedule 
C)  fixed ratio schedule 
D)  variable ratio schedule 
A)  fixed interval schedule 
B)  variable interval schedule 
C)  fixed ratio schedule 
D)  variable ratio schedule

Question 15

Johnny was playing on his swing set when a semi truck blasted its horn on the street directly in front of him.Johnny was so startled that he fell off the swing and skinned his knee.Now Johnny gets scared every time he hears a truck.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  punishment. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  operant conditioning. 
A)  punishment. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  operant conditioning.

Question 16

Classical conditioning generally involves involuntary behaviors controlled by the spinal cord or autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When an individual acquires a learning set,they have learned to learn:

Accepted Answer

A)  vicariously. 
B)  latently. 
C)  insightfully. 
D)  cognitively. 
A)  vicariously. 
B)  latently. 
C)  insightfully. 
D)  cognitively.

Question 18

A(n)____________ stimulus is a stimulus that elicits a response with no prior learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ stimulus is a stimulus that elicits...

Question 19

The sudden realization of previously unseen relationships is called ____________ learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sudden realization of previously unseen relationships...

Question 20

Three groups of rats are taught to run a maze.Group 1 rats are never reinforced for reaching the food box.Group 2 rats are always reinforced for reaching the food box.Group 3 rats are not reinforced for the first 10 days,but are reinforced from then on.Group 1 rats never improve their timing.Group 2 rats gradually improve their timing.Group 3 rats do not improve until they are reinforced,at which time their improvement is rapid.Tolman would say that which group(s)of rats are displaying "latent learning?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Group 3 
B)  Group 2 
C)  Group 1 
D)  Group 2 and Group 3 
A)  Group 3 
B)  Group 2 
C)  Group 1 
D)  Group 2 and Group 3

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

If you accidentally associate a random behavior with an event that follows the behavior,you may develop a ____________.

Avoidance responses are distinguished very slowly when using a technique known as "response prevention."

In using punishment,it is important to punish ____________ not people.

A(n)____________ is an inferred mental representation of a physical space.

In a study by Ader,researchers were able to produce immune system suppression in rats by pairing:

What is a primary reinforcer?

A circus trainer uses shaping to train a bear to spin a ball on its nose.This means that the trainer will:

Other students at school ridicule Serika.Lately,Serika is complaining of being ill and unable to go to school.If her mother agrees to let her stay home,her mother will reinforce Serika's "sick" behavior through:

A poodle is conditioned to jump when it hears a horn and not to jump when it hears a buzzer.The poodle's differential behavior results from:

In his research,Skinner discovered superstitious reinforcement while working with:

Which schedule of reinforcement results in highly stable performance only when the response has been partially learned through continuous reinforcement?

Johnny was playing on his swing set when a semi truck blasted its horn on the street directly in front of him.Johnny was so startled that he fell off the swing and skinned his knee.Now Johnny gets scared every time he hears a truck.This is an example of:

Classical conditioning generally involves involuntary behaviors controlled by the spinal cord or autonomic nervous system.

When an individual acquires a learning set,they have learned to learn:

A(n)____________ stimulus is a stimulus that elicits a response with no prior learning.

The sudden realization of previously unseen relationships is called ____________ learning.

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Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

If you accidentally associate a random behavior with an event that follows the behavior,you may develop a ____________.

Avoidance responses are distinguished very slowly when using a technique known as "response prevention."

In using punishment,it is important to punish ____________ not people.

A(n)____________ is an inferred mental representation of a physical space.

In a study by Ader,researchers were able to produce immune system suppression in rats by pairing:

What is a primary reinforcer?

A circus trainer uses shaping to train a bear to spin a ball on its nose.This means that the trainer will:

Other students at school ridicule Serika.Lately,Serika is complaining of being ill and unable to go to school.If her mother agrees to let her stay home,her mother will reinforce Serika's "sick" behavior through:

A poodle is conditioned to jump when it hears a horn and not to jump when it hears a buzzer.The poodle's differential behavior results from:

In his research,Skinner discovered superstitious reinforcement while working with:

Which schedule of reinforcement results in highly stable performance only when the response has been partially learned through continuous reinforcement?

Johnny was playing on his swing set when a semi truck blasted its horn on the street directly in front of him.Johnny was so startled that he fell off the swing and skinned his knee.Now Johnny gets scared every time he hears a truck.This is an example of:

Classical conditioning generally involves involuntary behaviors controlled by the spinal cord or autonomic nervous system.

When an individual acquires a learning set,they have learned to learn:

A(n)____________ stimulus is a stimulus that elicits a response with no prior learning.

The sudden realization of previously unseen relationships is called ____________ learning.

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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