Part 2 of 2 Psychology exam #2 (chapter 6 and 7)

Front

If a stimulus plus a response results in a satisfying outcome, the probability of that response occurring again ________.

Back

increases

Front

In classical conditioning, the association that is learned is between a ________.

Back

stimulus and a response

Front

Harold catches fish throughout the day at unpredictable intervals. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

Back

variable schedule

Front

To maximize learning, a ________ should be presented on a(n) ________ schedule.

Back

reinforcer; continuous

Front

What are innate behaviors that are triggered by a broader range of events, such as aging and the change of seasons?

Back

fixed action patterns

Front

What do psychologists call a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience?

Back

learning

Front

Which of the following is a process by which we learn to associate stimuli and, consequently, to anticipate events?

Back

classical conditioning

Front

In the initial period of learning, ________ describes when an organism learns to connect a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus.

Back

acquisition

Front

Which of the following is the decrease in the conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is no longer presented with the conditioned stimulus?

Back

extinction

Front

In operant conditioning, what describes adding something to decrease the likelihood of behavior?

Back

punishment