AP Psychology Unit 4: Social and Cognitive Factors in Learning Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a biological influence on learning?

• Neural mirroring

• Cultural motivations

• Adaptive responses

• Genetic predispositions

What is the term for a biological predisposition to learn associations that aid survival?

• Instinctive drift

• Preparedness

• Latent learning

• Cognitive mapping

In the raccoon experiment, what behavior did the raccoon revert to?

• Ignoring the coin

• Burying the coin

• Cleaning the coin

• Dropping the coin into the bucket

What did Rescorla and Wagner demonstrate about animal learning?

• Animals cannot predict outcomes

• Animals learn best in natural environments

• Animals can expect the outcome of events

• Animals learn only through rewards

What is a cognitive map?

• A type of instinctive behavior

• A mental layout of an environment

• A physical map used by animals

• A reward system for learning

What motivates behavior when there is no external reward or punishment?

• Extrinsic motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

• Conditioned motivation

• Social motivation

Which learning method involves observing others and expecting similar outcomes?

• Observational learning

• Operant conditioning

• Latent learning

• Classical conditioning

What is learned helplessness?

• A feeling of control over outcomes

• A belief that outcomes are uncontrollable

• A strategy to cope with stress

• A method of learning through observation

What is the focus of problem-focused coping strategies?

• Ignoring the stressor

• Changing the stressor

• Focusing on emotional needs

• Avoiding the stressor

How does biofeedback help manage stress?

• By teaching avoidance techniques

• By making individuals aware of bodily sensations

• By offering psychological counseling

• By providing medication