Understanding Psychology Chapter 9 Test

The goal of classical conditioning is for a conditioned stimulus to elicit

• a. reinforcement
• b. an unconditioned stimulus
• c. a conditioned response
• d.  an automatic response

_______ is concerned with how individuals obtain, process, and organize information.

• a.  Modeling
• b.  Mimicry
• c.  A token economy
• d.  Cognitive Learning

When Micah's mom wants to reward him for specific behaviors, she gives him a "reward coupon" that he can trade in for a treat, such as a movie.  The reward coupon is an example of 

• a.  primary reinforcer
• b.  a secondary reinforcer
• c.  shaping
• d.  response chain

After extinction occurs, ____ may occur, but it will not return the conditioned response back to its original strength.

• a. extinction
• b.  spontaneous recovery
• c. discrimination
• d. generalization

In _____, the material being taught is broken into a series of simpler units called frames.

• a.  computer-assisted instruction
• b.  modeling
• c.  cognitive mapping
• latent learning

Joe, the family dog, runs to the front door if the front doorbell rings and to the back door if the back doorbell makes its buzzing sound.  Joe has learned

• a.spontaneous recovery
• b. extinction
• c. generalization
• d. discrimination

The opposite of acquisition is 

• a. generalization
• b. extinction
• c. discrimination
• d.  aversion

An alcoholic is given medicine that will make her nauseous if she drinks liquor.  The sensation is so unpleasant that she avoids drinking.  What is taking place?

• a. aversive conditioning
• b.  positive reinforcement
• c.  punishment
• d. a response chain

Mike says he cannot find a good part-time job because he is unlucky.  What is he exhibiting?

• a. disinhibition
• b.  learned helplessness
• c.  programmed learning
• d.  aversion control

A prison works to modify inmates' behavior by giving out "chips" for good behavior.  These chips can be redeemed for snacks and special privileges. What is this?

• a.  mimicry
• b. disinhibition
• c. a token economy
• d.  cognitive learning