Question 1

Which of the following best describes habituation?

Accepted Answer

A process where an organism responds less strongly to repeated stimuli over time.

Question 2

In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment, what was the conditioned stimulus (CS)?

Accepted Answer

The bell

Question 3

Which principle of classical conditioning explains why a previously extinguished response can reappear after a delay?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous Recovery

Question 4

A child is given extra homework after forgetting to turn in their assignment, and the next day they remember to turn it in. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Positive punishment

Question 5

Which schedule of reinforcement is most likely to produce a high and steady rate of responding, as seen in slot machine gambling?

Accepted Answer

Variable Ratio

Question 6

According to the Law of Effect, behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are:

Accepted Answer

More likely to be repeated

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Removing the annoying sound in your car once you buckle your seatbelt

Question 8

In the context of operant conditioning, what is a discriminative stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A stimulus that signals the presence of reinforcement

Question 9

Which of the following statements about punishment is supported by research discussed in class?

Accepted Answer

Physical punishment is positively correlated with undesirable and aggressive behaviors in children.

Question 10

What is the main difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning elicits automatic responses, while operant conditioning emits voluntary behaviors.

Question 11

Which concept explains why a dog might salivate to bells that sound similar to the original conditioned stimulus bell?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus Generalization

Question 12

In higher-order conditioning, what typically happens to the strength of the conditioned response at each progressive level?

Accepted Answer

It becomes weaker

Question 13

Edward Tolman’s research with rats in mazes demonstrated which concept?

Accepted Answer

Latent learning and cognitive maps

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT supported by research on learning fads?

Accepted Answer

Sleep-assisted learning is an effective way to learn new material.

Question 15

A teacher allows a child to go out without a chaperone when she stops breaking rules, and the child continues to behave well. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement

Question 16

Which schedule of reinforcement is described by providing reinforcement after a specific amount of time has passed, such as getting paid every Friday?

Accepted Answer

Fixed Interval

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of observational learning?

Accepted Answer

A child learns to tie their shoes by watching their older sibling.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the concept of latent inhibition in classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Repeated exposure to a conditioned stimulus makes it harder to condition to another stimulus.

Question 19

Which formula best represents the process of acquisition in classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

$$CS + US \rightarrow CR$$

Week 4: Learning – Classical, Operant, and Cognitive Models in Psychology

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