Chapter 6
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What term is used to describe the reappearance of the conditioned response after a break from conditioning?

  • Spontaneous recovery (correct)
  • Unconditioned reemergence
  • Reconditioning
  • Conditioned resurgence
  • What caused the weakening of the conditioned response when the truck's music was heard but no ice cream was available?

  • Extinction (correct)
  • Generalization
  • Discrimination
  • Inhibition
  • What is the unconditioned stimulus in this scenario?

  • Mouth watering
  • Truck's musical jingle
  • Sound of the truck
  • Ice cream bar (correct)
  • What term describes the process where the conditioned response gets stronger through repeated pairings of the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus?

    <p>Acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to B.F. Skinner, which theory explains how new behaviors such as riding a bike come about?

    <p>Operant conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law of effect, as proposed by psychologist Edward Thorndike?

    <p>Behaviors that are followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conditioning did B.F. Skinner believe is limited to existing reflexive behaviors and does not account for new behaviors?

    <p>Classical conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In operant conditioning, what motivates behavior according to B.F. Skinner?

    <p>Reinforcement and punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do psychologists and parenting experts favor reinforcement over punishment?

    <p>Punishment can lead to negative effects on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of shaping in operant conditioning?

    <p>To reward successive approximations of a target behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is shaping considered necessary in reinforcement?

    <p>To break down behaviors into smaller, achievable steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern when using punishment, according to Skinner?

    <p>It may lead to unintended negative effects on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reinforcer?

    <p>A reinforcer that has innate reinforcing qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary reinforcer?

    <p>Food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a secondary reinforcer different from a primary reinforcer?

    <p>It only has reinforcing qualities when associated with a primary reinforcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be a good reinforcer for humans, according to the text?

    <p>Praise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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