PSY 101-Chapter 7

Question 1 of 20

1

In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, the meat/food served as a(n)...

Select one of the following:

Conditioned stimulus (CS)
Conditioned response (CR)
Unconditioned stimulus (US)
Unconditioned response (UR)

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, the tone was initially a(n) ___ stimulus, after it was paired with meat, it became a(n) _stimulus.

Select one of the following:

conditioned; neutral
Neutral; condition
conditioned; unconditioned
unconditioned; conditioned

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

To obtain a reward, a monkey learns to press a lever when 1000-Hz tone is on but not when it's 1200-Hz tone is on. What aspect of training as described?

Select one of the following:

Extinction
Generalization
Classical conditioning
Discrimination

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

Which of the following statements concerning reinforcement is correct?

Select one of the following:

Learning is most rapid with intermediate reinforcement, but continuous reinforcement produces the greatest resistance to extinction
Learning is most rapid with continuous reinforcement, but intermediate reinforcement produces the greatest resistance to extinction
Learning is fastest and resistance to extinction is greatest after continuous reinforcement
Learning is fastest and resistance to extinction is greatest following intermediate reinforcement

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

Mirror neurons are found in the brain's ❌ and are believed by some scientists to be the neural basis for ❌

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frontal lobe

temporal lobe

observational learning

classical conditioning

operant conditioning

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

A response that leads to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus is one being...

Select one of the following:

Positively reinforced
Negatively reinforced
Punished
Extinguished

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

When conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without any accompanying unconditioned stimulus, ❌ will take place

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extinction

generalization

discrimination

acquisition

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

Two groups of rats receive classical conditioning trials in which a tone and electrical shock are presented. Group 1: the electrical shock always follows the tone. Group 2: the sequence is random. Which of the following is most likely to occur?

Select one of the following:

The tone will become a conditioned stimulus for Group 1 but not for group 2
The tone will become a conditioned stimulus for group 2 but not Group 1
The tone will become a conditioned stimulus for both groups
The tone will not become a conditioned stimulus for either group

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, celebration to meat/food was the...

Select one of the following:

Conditioned stimulus
Unconditioned response
Unconditioned stimulus
Conditioned response

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

From a casino owners view point, which of the following Jackpot payout schedule would be the most desirable for reinforcing customer use of a slot machine?

Select one of the following:

Variable ratio
Fixed ratio
Variable interval
Fixed variable

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

During Extinction, the ❌ is omitted; as a result, the ❌ seems to disappear

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unconditioned stimulus

conditioned stimulus

conditioned response

Unconditioned response

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

Shaping is a(n) ❌ technique for ❌ a behavior

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operant

respondent

establishing

supressing

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

In Pavlov's study of classical conditioning of a dogs salvatory responses, spontaneous recovery occurred...

Select one of the following:

During acquisition, when the conditioned response was first paired with the unconditioned stimulus
During Extinction, when the conditioned stimulus was first presented by itself
When the conditioned stimulus was reintroduced following extinction of the conditioned response and a rest period
During discrimination training, when several conditioned stimuli were introduced

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

1

Operant conditioning to be most effective, when should the reinforcers be presented in relation to the desired response?

Select one of the following:

Immediately before
Immediately after
At the same time as
At least a half hour before

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

Instant Ocean between negative reinforcers and Punishment, we know that...

Select one of the following:

In contrast punishment, negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of response by the presentation of an adversive stimulus
Punishment, but not negative reinforcement, involves use of an adversive stimulus
In contrast to punishment, negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a response by the presentation of an adversive stimulus
In contrast to punishment, negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of response by the elimination of an adversive stimulus

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

Putting on your coat when is cold outside as behavior that is maintained by...

Select one of the following:

Discrimination learning
Punishment
Negative reinforcement
Classical conditioning

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

1

Regarding the impact of watching television violence on children, most researchers believe that...

Select one of the following:

Causal links do not exist, instead aggressive children simply prefer violent programs
Television simply reflects, rather than contributes to, Violent social trends
Watching TV shows where violence is rewarded increases kids aggressive tendencies
There's only a week correlation between exposure to violence and aggressive behavior

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

You teach your dog to fetch the paper by giving him a cookie each time he does so; this is an example of...

Select one of the following:

Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Conditioned reinforcement
Partial reinforcement

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

Leon psychology instructor has scheduled in exam every third week of the term. Wion will probably study the most just before an exam in the least just after an exam. Because the schedule of exams is reinforcing studying according to which schedule?

Select one of the following:

Fixed ratio
Variable ratio
Fixed interval
Variable interval

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

Jack finally takes out the garbage in order to get his father to stop pestering him. Jack's behavior is being influenced by...

Select one of the following:

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
A primary reinforcer
Punishment

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Psychology 101 Quiz on PSY 101-Chapter 7, created by Emily Fox on 26/10/2017.

PSY 101-Chapter 7

Question 1 of 20

In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, the meat/food served as a(n)...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, the tone was initially a(n) _____ stimulus, after it was paired with meat, it became a(n) ___stimulus.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

To obtain a reward, a monkey learns to press a lever when 1000-Hz tone is on but not when it's 1200-Hz tone is on. What aspect of training as described?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

Which of the following statements concerning reinforcement is correct?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

Mirror neurons are found in the brain's ❌ and are believed by some scientists to be the neural basis for ❌

Select option below to complete the highlighted text

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

A response that leads to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus is one being...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

When conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without any accompanying unconditioned stimulus, ❌ will take place

Select option below to complete the highlighted text

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

Two groups of rats receive classical conditioning trials in which a tone and electrical shock are presented. Group 1: the electrical shock always follows the tone. Group 2: the sequence is random. Which of the following is most likely to occur?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, celebration to meat/food was the...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

From a casino owners view point, which of the following Jackpot payout schedule would be the most desirable for reinforcing customer use of a slot machine?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

During Extinction, the ❌ is omitted; as a result, the ❌ seems to disappear

Select option below to complete the highlighted text

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

Shaping is a(n) ❌ technique for ❌ a behavior

Select option below to complete the highlighted text

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

In Pavlov's study of classical conditioning of a dogs salvatory responses, spontaneous recovery occurred...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

Operant conditioning to be most effective, when should the reinforcers be presented in relation to the desired response?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

Instant Ocean between negative reinforcers and Punishment, we know that...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

Putting on your coat when is cold outside as behavior that is maintained by...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

Regarding the impact of watching television violence on children, most researchers believe that...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

You teach your dog to fetch the paper by giving him a cookie each time he does so; this is an example of...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

Leon psychology instructor has scheduled in exam every third week of the term. Wion will probably study the most just before an exam in the least just after an exam. Because the schedule of exams is reinforcing studying according to which schedule?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

Jack finally takes out the garbage in order to get his father to stop pestering him. Jack's behavior is being influenced by...

In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, the tone was initially a(n) ___ stimulus, after it was paired with meat, it became a(n) _stimulus.