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Learning TEST (Train Your Brain)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

In Pavlov’s experiments with dogs, what type of conditioning was demonstrated?

a)

operant conditioning

b)

counter conditioning

c)

classical conditioning

d)

all of the above

2.

A conditioned response occurs:

a)

automatically.

b)

as a result of pairing an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned stimulus.

c)

after extinction.

d)

as a result of all of the above

3.

Albert Bandura showed that we acquire knowledge by observing & imitating others. This is called:

a)

modeling.

b)

partial reinforcement.

c)

flooding.

d)

counterconditioning.

4.

A conditioned response may be extinguished when:

a)

similar stimuli cause the same response.

b)

stimuli that are not similar to each other cause a different response.

c)

a conditioned stimulus is no longer followed by an unconditioned stimulus.

d)

the conditioned response is no longer paired with an unconditioned response.

5.

Classical conditioning can be applied to help overcome fears using the method of:

a)

flooding.

b)

systematic desensitization.

c)

counterconditioning.

d)

all of the above

6.

Vicente goes to a meeting in New Orleans and tries some oysters at the oyster bar. He likes the taste and eats quite a few. Soon he comes very ill with an upset stomach. Now, even the thought of oysters makes him nauseous. What is the unconditioned stimulus?

a)

oysters

b)

sick

c)

bad oysters

d)

throwing up

7.

The process by which a stimulus increases the chances of a preceding behavior occurring again is called:

a)

reinforcement.

b)

extinction.

c)

flooding.

d)

systemic autosensitization.

8.

The process of learning to ride a bicycle is an example of

a)

classical conditioning.

b)

shaping.

c)

flooding.

d)

latent learning.

9.

What part of the brain fires when performing a certain action, and/or observing a certain action?

a)

aversion.

b)

pre-frontal lobes.

c)

monkey genes.

d)

mirror neurons.

10.

Which pioneering learning researcher showed the antisocial effects of aggressive models on children’s behavior? Remember the Bobo Beatdown?

a)

Bandura

b)

Pavlov

c)

Watson

d)

Skinner

11.

It’s a very hot summer day and Viva is sweating in her apartment. She turns on the air conditioning and right away her apartment gets cooler. Because Viva is now more likely to turn on the AC when she is hot to reduce her discomfort, this is an example of

a)

positive reinforcement.

b)

negative reinforcement.

c)

punishment.

d)

positive punishment.

12.

Psychologists E.C. Tolman did experiments on rats that showed

a)

the success of the Skinner box.

b)

how classical conditioning works.

c)

the effectiveness of negative reinforcement.

d)

that reinforcement is not always necessary for learning.

13.

People who watch a lot of violence on television are more likely to be violent in part because of

a)

observational learning.

b)

classical conditioning.

c)

negative reinforcement.

d)

systematic desensitization.

14.

In John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner’s experiment, “Little Albert” began to fear _____ because of generalization

a)

all clowns

b)

toys with similar shapes

c)

all objects that were white and furry

d)

loud noises

15.

Most psychologists suggest that physical punishment is not the best way to deal with a problem because it

a)

may cause children to learn to hit.

b)

may cause a child to run away.

c)

does not teach the correct way to act.

d)

does all of the above.

16.

The first time Kelly went to the mall, she had problems finding her way around, but after several visits, she finds it very easy to get where she is going. Kelly has

a)

insight into the layout of the mall.

b)

experienced observational learning.

c)

developed a cognitive map of the mall.

d)

experienced social learning.

17.
In classical conditioning, the UR:
a)
happens after the CR
b)
is the response to the CS.
c)
is the response to the US
d)
triggers the US to occur.
18.

WHAT IS THE DIMINISHING OF A CONDITIONED RESPONSE?

a)

EXTINCTION

b)

OPERANT BEHAVIOR

c)

ACQUISITION

d)

STIMULUS

19.

Learning is defined as

a)

any behavior emitted by an organism without being elicited

b)

A changed in the behavior of the organism

c)

A relatively permanent change in the behavior that results from experience

d)

Behavior based on operant rather than respondent conditioning

20.

In the original Pavlov study, the unconditioned stimulus was

a)

salivation to meat

b)

food

c)

bell

d)

salivation to bell