Exploring Social and Cognitive Influences on Learning

The video reviews social and cognitive factors in learning, focusing on biological, psychological, and social influences. It discusses genetic predispositions, cognitive processes, and motivation in learning. The video also covers stress coping strategies and concludes with practice questions for Unit 4 of AP Psychology.

What are the three main categories of influences on learning mentioned in the video?

• Genetic, Neural, Cultural

• Biological, Psychological, Sociocultural

• Cognitive, Emotional, Behavioral

• Environmental, Biological, Reflexive

What concept describes a biological predisposition to learn survival-related associations?

• Instinctive drift

• Taste aversion

• Preparedness

• Conditioned reflex

Which study demonstrated that predictability of stimuli affects conditioning in rats?

• Rescorla-Wagner model

• Skinner's box

• Pavlov's dogs

• Tolman's maze study

What type of learning did researchers observe in rats that developed a cognitive map of a maze?

• Latent learning

• Observational learning

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

What is the term for learning that occurs without immediate demonstration but becomes apparent later?

• Immediate learning

• Transfer learning

• Latent learning

• Progressive learning

What motivates an individual to perform a behavior due to external rewards?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Insight learning

• Extrinsic motivation

• Avoidance learning

Which type of motivation is driven by personal satisfaction or interest?

• Extrinsic motivation

• Active motivation

• Passive motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

What psychological effect occurs when an individual feels they have no control over the outcome of events?

• Learned helplessness

• Operant conditioning

• Emotional blunting

• Cognitive dissonance

Which type of coping strategy involves changing the stressor itself?

• Avoidance coping

• Reactive coping

• Problem-focused coping

• Emotion-focused coping

What does biofeedback therapy primarily help with?

• Improving physical health

• Managing stress

• Boosting memory retention

• Enhancing cognitive abilities