Clicker Questions Psychology 11 th Edition by David

Clicker Questions Psychology, 11 th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan De. Wall Slides by Melissa Terlecki, Cabrini College Chapter 7: Learning

1. In classical conditioning, which is an originally irrelevant stimulus that becomes associated and triggers a learned response? A. B. C. D. UR US CR CS

1. In classical conditioning, which is an originally irrelevant stimulus that becomes associated and triggers a learned response? ANSWER A. B. C. D. UR US CR CS

2. The tendency for stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus to elicit a similar response is called: A. B. C. D. generalization. spontaneous recovery. higher-order conditioning. discrimination.

2. The tendency for stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus to elicit a similar response is called: ANSWER A. B. C. D. generalization. spontaneous recovery. higher-order conditioning. discrimination.

3. Which is FALSE in regards to the law of effect? A. B. C. D. Rewarded behavior is more likely to recur. Punished behavior is less likely to recur. Reinforcers work the same for all recipients. Reinforcers vary with circumstances.

3. Which is FALSE in regards to the law of effect? ANSWER A. B. C. D. Rewarded behavior is more likely to recur. Punished behavior is less likely to recur. Reinforcers work the same for all recipients. Reinforcers vary with circumstances.

4. Which reinforcement schedule reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed? A. B. C. D. Fixed-interval Fixed-ratio Variable-interval Variable-ratio

4. Which reinforcement schedule reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed? ANSWER A. B. C. D. Fixed-interval Fixed-ratio Variable-interval Variable-ratio

5. Which of the following is FALSE regarding physical punishment? A. B. C. D. Punished behavior is forgotten. Punishment teaches discrimination among situations. Punishment can teach fear. Physical punishment may increase aggression.

5. Which of the following is FALSE regarding physical punishment? ANSWER A. B. C. D. Punished behavior is forgotten. Punishment teaches discrimination among situations. Punishment can teach fear. Physical punishment may increase aggression.

6. Administering something that is undesired is called: A. B. C. D. positive reinforcement. negative reinforcement. positive punishment. negative punishment.

6. Administering something that is undesired is called: ANSWER A. B. C. D. positive reinforcement. negative reinforcement. positive punishment. negative punishment.

7. Which research finding presents limits on classical and operant conditioning? A. The US must immediately follow the CS. B. Taste aversion occurs, but not to sights or sounds. C. Conditioned stimuli do not need to be ecologically relevant. D. We can learn associations that are not adaptive.

7. Which research finding presents limits on classical and operant conditioning? ANSWER A. The US must immediately follow the CS. B. Taste aversion occurs, but not to sights or sounds. C. Conditioned stimuli do not need to be ecologically relevant. D. We can learn associations that are not adaptive.

8. A mental representation of the layout of one’s environment is called (a/an): A. B. C. D. observational learning. modeling. latent learning. cognitive map.

8. A mental representation of the layout of one’s environment is called (a/an): ANSWER A. B. C. D. observational learning. modeling. latent learning. cognitive map.

9. The desire to perform a behavior effectively for it’s own sake is called: A. B. C. D. observational learning. extrinsic motivation. latent learning. intrinsic motivation.

9. The desire to perform a behavior effectively for it’s own sake is called: ANSWER A. B. C. D. observational learning. extrinsic motivation. latent learning. intrinsic motivation.

10. Mirror neurons may provide a basis for: A. B. C. D. imitation. observational learning. empathy. all of the above.

10. Mirror neurons may provide a basis for: ANSWER A. B. C. D. imitation. observational learning. empathy. all of the above.

Critical Thinking Questions

11. Sequia learned that when an emergency bell rang in school, there was a fire. For the last two years there has been no fire when the bell rang, so Sequia stopped jumping out of her seat to evacuate. This is an example of: A. B. C. D. acquisition. higher-order conditioning. extinction. spontaneous recovery.

11. Sequia learned that when an emergency bell rang in school, there was a fire. For the last two years there has been no fire when the bell rang, so Sequia stopped jumping out of her seat to evacuate. This is an example of: ANSWER A. B. C. D. acquisition. higher-order conditioning. extinction. spontaneous recovery.

12. Ferdinand wants to lose 10 pounds through exercise. After losing a pound each week, he rewards himself with a new workout outfit to keep him moving towards how goal. This would be an example of: A. B. C. D. extinction. discrimination generalization. shaping.

12. Ferdinand wants to lose 10 pounds through exercise. After losing a pound each week, he rewards himself with a new workout outfit to keep him moving towards how goal. This would be an example of: ANSWER A. extinction. B. discrimination C. generalization. D. shaping.

13. Terrence gets caught sneaking out of the house at night past his curfew. His parents take away his car privileges for a month. This is an example of: A. B. C. D. positive punishment. negative punishment. positive reinforcement. negative reinforcement.

13. Terrence gets caught sneaking out of the house at night past his curfew. His parents take away his car privileges for a month. This is an example of: ANSWER A. B. C. D. positive punishment. negative punishment. positive reinforcement. negative reinforcement.

14. Hugo watches his brother get in trouble for eating cookies before dinner. Hugo doesn’t try it next time because he learned his lesson without having to experience the consequence himself. This is called: A. B. C. D. vicarious punishment. vicarious reinforcement. modeling. mirror neurons.

14. Hugo watches his brother get in trouble for eating cookies before dinner. Hugo doesn’t try it next time because he learned his lesson without having to experience the consequence himself. This is called: ANSWER A. B. C. D. vicarious punishment. vicarious reinforcement. modeling. mirror neurons.

15. Gertrude watches her aunt change a flat tire on their car. A month later, Gertrude has a flat and is surprised that she recalls how to change the tire. This is an example of (a): A. B. C. D. extrinsic motivation. latent learning. cognitive map. prosocial behavior.

15. Gertrude watches her aunt change a flat tire on their car. A month later, Gertrude has a flat and is surprised that she recalls how to change the tire. This is an example of (a): ANSWER A. B. C. D. extrinsic motivation. latent learning. cognitive map. prosocial behavior.