APPSY Unit 3: Development and Learning

Front

Pavlov's experiments with dogs yielded information about which of the following?
operant conditioning, classical conditioning, counterconditioning, latent learning

Back

classical conditioning

Front

Which of the following best describes a neutral stimulus?

Back

stimulus that does not cause a response

Front

What is the process by which a stimulus increases the chances of a preceding behavior occurring again?

Back

reinforcement

Front

On what kind of a reinforcement schedule does a slot machine work?

Back

variable-ratio schedule

Front

Which of the following would be considered a secondary reinforcer? money, food, water, all of the above

Back

money

Front

A stimulus that causes an automatic response

Back

unconditioned stimulus

Front

In Watson and Rayner's experiment, "Little Albert" began to fear all objects that were white and furry because of

Back

generalization

Front

Primary and secondary reinforcers are important in

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operant conditioning

Front

Conducted classical conditioning experiment on Little Albert for him to fear a white rat after pairing with a loud noise.

Back

John Watson

Front

Who studied taste aversion in rats and helped with having wolves be fearful of sheep for ranch farmers?

Back

John Garcia