In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, the meat/food served as a(n)...
Conditioned stimulus (CS)
Conditioned response (CR)
Unconditioned stimulus (US)
Unconditioned response (UR)
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.
conditioned; neutral
Neutral; condition
conditioned; unconditioned
unconditioned; conditioned
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?
Extinction
Generalization
Classical conditioning
Discrimination
Which of the following statements concerning reinforcement is correct?
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
Mirror neurons are found in the brain's ❌ and are believed by some scientists to be the neural basis for ❌
A response that leads to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus is one being...
Positively reinforced
Negatively reinforced
Punished
Extinguished
When conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without any accompanying unconditioned stimulus, ❌ will take place
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?
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
In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, celebration to meat/food was the...
Conditioned stimulus
Unconditioned response
Unconditioned stimulus
Conditioned response
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?
Variable ratio
Fixed ratio
Variable interval
Fixed variable
During Extinction, the ❌ is omitted; as a result, the ❌ seems to disappear
Shaping is a(n) ❌ technique for ❌ a behavior
In Pavlov's study of classical conditioning of a dogs salvatory responses, spontaneous recovery occurred...
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
Operant conditioning to be most effective, when should the reinforcers be presented in relation to the desired response?
Immediately before
Immediately after
At the same time as
At least a half hour before
Instant Ocean between negative reinforcers and Punishment, we know that...
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
Putting on your coat when is cold outside as behavior that is maintained by...
Discrimination learning
Punishment
Negative reinforcement
Regarding the impact of watching television violence on children, most researchers believe that...
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
You teach your dog to fetch the paper by giving him a cookie each time he does so; this is an example of...
Operant conditioning
Conditioned reinforcement
Partial reinforcement
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?
Fixed interval
Jack finally takes out the garbage in order to get his father to stop pestering him. Jack's behavior is being influenced by...
Positive reinforcement
A primary reinforcer
