Chapter 9, Lesson 3: Cognitive Learning Quiz

Cognitive learning

• relies on immediate positive reinforcement.

• matches a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.

• is another name for modeling.

• examines how information is obtained and processed.

Which psychologist thought that the rats in Skinner's experiments had developed a cognitive map that helped them navigate the mazes?

• Harry Harlow

• Rosalie Rayner

• Edward Tolman

• Martin Seligman

What makes latent learning different from classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

• It works with negative, but not positive, reinforcement.

• It cannot be extinguished.

• It is dependent upon modeling.

• It occurs without reinforcement.

While at daycare, 3-year-old Ernest sees Sammy push Tyron without being punished. Ernest then pushes Tyron. What type of modeling is Ernest exhibiting?

• disinhibition

• chaining

• learned helplessness

• self control

How is money used in human society?

• to build a response chain

• to create a token economy

• as a primary reinforcer

• as an unconditioned stimulus

Four-year-old Rachel has often seen her mother yell at their dog when the dog knocks over the trash can. One day Rachel sees the dog knock over the trash can and yells at him. What is she engaging in?

• mimicry

• disinhibition

• self-control

• learned helplessness

When using behavior modification, what has proven particularly useful in helping people overcome fears?

• mimicry

• classical conditioning

• cognitive learning

• latent learning

Why might it be a good idea to quit studying soon after you begin feeling distracted?

• to increase latent learning

• to avoid learned helplessness

• to reduce any negative emotions related to studying

• to help you better develop a cognitive map

Which of the following is a common factor in learned helplessness?

• the ability to develop a cognitive map

• a feeling of having no control over your life

• having positive feelings when your friends are successful

• not being able to learn by watching others

Sarah has watched her father wash and dry clothes many times, but has never done it herself. One afternoon, the clothes she wants to wear to a dance are dirty and her father is at work, so she washes the clothes herself. Why did Sarah finally wash her clothes?

• She was avoiding punishment.

• She was exhibiting learned helplessness.

• She was learning self-control.

• She was rewarded for it.