Chapter 6 Learning

The form of learning that keeps knowledge hidden until it is needed is called __________________.

• shaping
• latent learning
• observational learning
• flooding

________________ reinforcement occurs when a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs.

• continuous
• secondary
• negative
• positive

Something that produces a resposne is called a _____________.

• stimulus
• flooding
• latent learning
• fixed interval

A response that is automatic, or not learned, is called a(n) _______________________.

• unconditioned response
• negative
• fixed-interval
• shaping

A(n) _____________________ reinforcer is learned and becomes evvective by being paired with such reinforcers as food and shelter.

• continuous
• secondary
• negative
• positive

____________ is the method of teaching complex behaviors by breaking them down into manageable parts.

• shaping
• latent learning
• observational learning
• flooding

A stimulus that becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response is a(n) _______________________.

• unconditioned response
• secondary
• conditioned stimulus
• positive

On a ______________ schedule, reinforcements are provided only after a certain number of correct responses have been made.

• fixed interval
• fixed ratio
• variable interval
• variable ratio

A(n) ____________ reinforcer increases the frequency of the behavior it follows when it is removed.

• continuous
• secondary
• negative
• positive

The 4Rs of the PQ4R method are ____________, _____________, _____________, and ______________.

• reading, reflecting, reciting, reviewing
• running, ranting, raving, rafting
• reading, rummaging, rolling, rapelling
• reading, reflecting, running, rafting