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What term is used to describe the reappearance of the conditioned response after a break from conditioning?
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?
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?
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?
What term describes the process where the conditioned response gets stronger through repeated pairings of the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus?
According to B.F. Skinner, which theory explains how new behaviors such as riding a bike come about?
According to B.F. Skinner, which theory explains how new behaviors such as riding a bike come about?
What is the law of effect, as proposed by psychologist Edward Thorndike?
What is the law of effect, as proposed by psychologist Edward Thorndike?
What type of conditioning did B.F. Skinner believe is limited to existing reflexive behaviors and does not account for new behaviors?
What type of conditioning did B.F. Skinner believe is limited to existing reflexive behaviors and does not account for new behaviors?
In operant conditioning, what motivates behavior according to B.F. Skinner?
In operant conditioning, what motivates behavior according to B.F. Skinner?
Why do psychologists and parenting experts favor reinforcement over punishment?
Why do psychologists and parenting experts favor reinforcement over punishment?
What is the purpose of shaping in operant conditioning?
What is the purpose of shaping in operant conditioning?
Why is shaping considered necessary in reinforcement?
Why is shaping considered necessary in reinforcement?
What is the main concern when using punishment, according to Skinner?
What is the main concern when using punishment, according to Skinner?
What is a primary reinforcer?
What is a primary reinforcer?
Which of the following is a primary reinforcer?
Which of the following is a primary reinforcer?
What makes a secondary reinforcer different from a primary reinforcer?
What makes a secondary reinforcer different from a primary reinforcer?
What would be a good reinforcer for humans, according to the text?
What would be a good reinforcer for humans, according to the text?
