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WorksheetsGP practicing quiz modules 11, 12 and 13
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
A teacher notices that every time she gives a gold star for good behavior, her students tend to behave better. Which principle of operant conditioning is being applied?
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Extinction
Positive reinforcement
Emily got food poisoning after eating sushi for the first time. Now, even the smell of sushi makes her feel nauseous. In terms of classical conditioning, the smell of sushi is:
Unconditioned stimulus (US)
Neutral stimulus (NS)
Unconditioned response (UR)
Conditioned stimulus (CS)
A parent ignores their child’s whining in order to reduce the behavior over time. This technique represents:
Positive punishment
Negative reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Extinction
A dog learns to bark only when it hears a specific tone (500 Hz) but not when it hears other tones (e.g., 450 Hz). This is an example of:
Stimulus generalization
Extinction
Higher-order conditioning
Stimulus discrimination
A student stays up all night studying for an exam. The next day, they struggle to focus and forget key details. Which sleep process was most likely disrupted?
Circadian rhythm
Non-REM sleep stages 3 and 4
Microsleep
REM sleep
Anna regularly takes short 20-minute naps during her workday. Based on research about 'siestas,' what is a likely benefit she experiences?
Longer REM cycles
Better memory consolidation during the night
Prevention of sleep disorders like insomnia
Reduced cardiovascular strain and increased alertness
David is described as hardworking, punctual, and organized. He always meets deadlines and avoids procrastination. Which 'Big Five' personality trait best describes him?
Openness
Neuroticism
Agreeableness
Conscientiousness
A manager observes that one of her employees excels in high-pressure, fast-paced situations but struggles when given repetitive, routine tasks. According to personality theory, the employee is likely high in:
Neuroticism
Agreeableness
Introversion
Openness to experience
Sarah feels insecure and anxious when meeting new people. She is also sensitive to criticism and often dwells on her mistakes. Which 'Big Five' trait is Sarah likely scoring high on?
Extraversion
Conscientiousness
Openness
Neuroticism
Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own feelings to others?
Repression
Regression
Rationalization
Projection
Freud's pleasure principle is associated with which component of personality?
Ego
Superego
Preconscious
Id
What is an example of an altered state of consciousness (ASC)?
Concentration
Alert wakefulness
Multitasking
Sleep deprivation
What type of reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase behavior?
Positive reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
Negative reinforcement
In classical conditioning, what occurs during extinction?
The behavior strengthens
A new stimulus is introduced
A reward is presented
The association weakens
What describes Carl Rogers’ incongruence?
The balance between self-actualization and reality
Conflict between id and superego
A lack of emotional intelligence
A mismatch between a person's self-image and true self
Albert Bandura's concept of self-efficacy refers to:
Their ability to self-actualize
The unconscious motives driving behavior
The tendency to conform to societal norms
A person's belief in their ability to perform a behavior
Which element represents a stimulus that does not initially evoke a response?
a) US
b) UR
c) CS
d) NS
Unconditioned Stimulus
Unconditioned response
Conditioned Stimulus
Neutral Stimulus
