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In classical conditioning, the response is by a stimulus that comes _ it.
elicted; before
Social Learning Theory requires ___ in order for learning to take place.
social models
The stimulus controlling the operant response is called a __ stimulus.
discriminative stimulus
If Jack confiscates his son’s video game console to stop him from misbehaving, what technique is Jack using?
negative punishment
In classical conditioning, the unconditioned response is:
the biological response triggered by the unconditioned stimulus
Kelly is grounded until she completes her homework. What technique is being used?
negative reinforcement
As learning occurs over repeated conditioning trials, prediction error __.
declines
Which example is consistent with the Law of Effect?
The more you win at soccer, the more likely you will continue to play soccer.
The “law of effect” states:
Any behavior that leads to a positive state is likely to be repeated.
Nora’s reduced enjoyment of a cupcake due to cues predicting it illustrates:
conditioned compensatory responses
The cotton candy that reminds you of the carnival represents:
the retrieval cue
“Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally” (PEMDAS) is an example of:
a mnemonic device
Inability to retrieve memories from before an incident is called:
retrograde amnesia
Inability to form new memories after an incident is called:
anterograde amnesia
A memory template created through repeated exposure to events is called a:
schema
What decreases accuracy in eyewitness accounts?
Witnesses discussing the event together before being questioned
Amnesia that is temporary with no known cause:
dissociative amnesia
Drawing a conclusion beyond the evidence (e.g., assuming “finished test” means “passed test”):
making a pragmatic inference
False recollections based on misleading information describe the:
misinformation effect
Reviewing notes every day after class is an example of __ learning.
intentional learning
Remembering vivid details about a shocking event (e.g., 9/11) describes:
flashbulb memory
In a police lineup, members who are not the suspect are called:
foils
Why is metacognition important?
It allows learners to adjust strategies when they are not effective.
A memory of an event that never occurred is a:
false memory
Learning something unintentionally (e.g., humming a national anthem) is:
implicit learning
Which statement about incidental vs. intentional learning is true?
Effectiveness depends on what type of learning is being assessed and the strategies used.
A mnemonic device where memories are hung on “hooks” is called the:
peg word technique
Experiences that impact the brain through neural processes are:
memory traces (engrams)
Information like “Beijing was once called Peking” is stored in:
semantic memory
Failing to recall lecture material while distracted is due to:
encoding failure
Your dog always comes running when he hears you open the cabinet where his food is kept. What is the neutral stimulus (NS)?
Sound of cabinet opening
Your dog always comes running when he hears you open the cabinet where his food is kept. What is the unconditioned stimulus (US)?
Dog food
Your dog always comes running when he hears you open the cabinet where his food is kept. What is the conditioned stimulus (CS)?
Sound of cabinet opening
Your dog always comes running when he hears you open the cabinet where his food is kept. What is the unconditioned response (UR)?
Dog runs to get food
Your dog always comes running when he hears you open the cabinet where his food is kept. What is the conditioned response (CR)?
Dog runs when hearing cabinet open
Ed is being treated for cancer and drinks coffee before chemotherapy, later avoiding coffee because of nausea. What is the neutral stimulus (NS)?
Coffee
Ed is being treated for cancer and drinks coffee before chemotherapy, later avoiding coffee because of nausea. What is the unconditioned stimulus (US)?
Chemotherapy treatment
Ed is being treated for cancer and drinks coffee before chemotherapy, later avoiding coffee because of nausea. What is the conditioned stimulus (CS)?
Coffee (after association with nausea)
Ed is being treated for cancer and drinks coffee before chemotherapy, later avoiding coffee because of nausea. What is the unconditioned response (UR)?
Nausea from chemotherapy
Ed is being treated for cancer and drinks coffee before chemotherapy, later avoiding coffee because of nausea. What is the conditioned response (CR)?
Avoiding coffee due to nausea association
While listening to his favorite podcast, a man accidentally bumped into a blue SUV. Now, whenever he sees a blue SUV, he has severe anxiety. What is the neutral stimulus (NS)?
Blue SUV
While listening to his favorite podcast, a man accidentally bumped into a blue SUV. Now, whenever he sees a blue SUV, he has severe anxiety. What is the unconditioned stimulus (US)?
Car accident
While listening to his favorite podcast, a man accidentally bumped into a blue SUV. Now, whenever he sees a blue SUV, he has severe anxiety. What is the conditioned stimulus (CS)?
Blue SUV
While listening to his favorite podcast, a man accidentally bumped into a blue SUV. Now, whenever he sees a blue SUV, he has severe anxiety. What is the unconditioned response (UR)?
Anxiety from the accident
While listening to his favorite podcast, a man accidentally bumped into a blue SUV. Now, whenever he sees a blue SUV, he has severe anxiety. What is the conditioned response (CR)?
Anxiety attack upon seeing blue SUVs
A toddler cries during every vaccination visit. On the tenth visit, she cries as soon as she enters the doctor’s office, even before being vaccinated. What is the neutral stimulus (NS)?
Doctor’s office
A toddler cries during every vaccination visit. On the tenth visit, she cries as soon as she enters the doctor’s office, even before being vaccinated. What is the unconditioned stimulus (US)?
Vaccinations
A toddler cries during every vaccination visit. On the tenth visit, she cries as soon as she enters the doctor’s office, even before being vaccinated. What is the conditioned stimulus (CS)?
Doctor’s office
A toddler cries during every vaccination visit. On the tenth visit, she cries as soon as she enters the doctor’s office, even before being vaccinated. What is the unconditioned response (UR)?
Crying during/after vaccination
A toddler cries during every vaccination visit. On the tenth visit, she cries as soon as she enters the doctor’s office, even before being vaccinated. What is the conditioned response (CR)?
Crying when entering the doctor’s office