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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?

Acquisition Signup and view all the answers

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

Operant conditioning Signup and view all the answers

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

Behaviors that are followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated 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?

Classical conditioning Signup and view all the answers

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

Reinforcement and punishment Signup and view all the answers

Why do psychologists and parenting experts favor reinforcement over punishment?

Punishment can lead to negative effects on behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of shaping in operant conditioning?

To reward successive approximations of a target behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why is shaping considered necessary in reinforcement?

To break down behaviors into smaller, achievable steps Signup and view all the answers

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

It may lead to unintended negative effects on behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reinforcer?

A reinforcer that has innate reinforcing qualities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary reinforcer?

Food Signup and view all the answers

What makes a secondary reinforcer different from a primary reinforcer?

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

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

Praise Signup and view all the answers

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