Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning pairs a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a response, while operant conditioning uses reinforcement or punishment to modify voluntary behavior.

Question 2

In Pavlov’s experiment, what role did the bell play before it was paired with food?

Accepted Answer

Neutral Stimulus (NS)

Question 3

A child learns to fear all dogs after being bitten by one. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Stimulus Generalization

Question 4

Which schedule of reinforcement is most likely to produce a high, steady rate of responding with little pause after reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Variable Ratio

Question 5

Bandura’s Bobo doll experiment demonstrated which type of learning?

Accepted Answer

Observational Learning

Question 6

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model, which memory stage has the shortest duration?

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory

Question 7

George Miller’s research on short-term memory capacity is best summarized by which phrase?

Accepted Answer

The Magic Number 7, plus or minus 2

Question 8

Which brain structure is most directly involved in forming new explicit (declarative) memories?

Accepted Answer

Hippocampus

Question 9

A person cannot remember events that occurred before a head injury. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Retrograde amnesia

Question 10

Elizabeth Loftus’s research on eyewitness testimony primarily demonstrates that:

Accepted Answer

Memory can be easily distorted by misleading information.

Question 11

Which of the following best illustrates elaborative rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

Associating new information with something you already know.

Question 12

According to Piaget, which stage is characterized by the development of object permanence?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor

Question 13

A child who cries when their caregiver leaves but is quickly comforted upon their return is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Secure attachment

Question 14

Which of Erikson’s stages involves the challenge of developing a sense of self and personal identity?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct order of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

Germinal, embryonic, fetal

Question 16

According to Maslow’s hierarchy, which need must be met before esteem needs can be addressed?

Accepted Answer

Love and belonging

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Reading a book because you enjoy the story

Question 18

A student receives praise for turning in homework on time, which increases the likelihood they will do it again. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the concept of extinction in classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

The conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus, and the conditioned response gradually disappears.

Question 20

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the difference between recognition and recall?

Accepted Answer

Remembering your friend’s birthday without any cues vs. picking their birthday from a list of dates.

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