18 Questions
What is the primary goal of systematic desensitization?
To teach relaxation techniques to combat anxiety
Which type of conditioning uses rewards and punishments for behavior?
Operant conditioning
What is the main difference between positive punishment and negative punishment?
Positive punishment adds a consequence, negative punishment takes away a consequence
What does a reinforcer do in operant conditioning?
Increases the likelihood of a behavior
Which technique involves taking away a certain item after an undesired behavior to decrease future responses?
Negative punishment
How does operant conditioning establish an association between behavior and consequence?
By employing rewards and punishments for behavior
What is an example of classical conditioning in the text?
Dog salivating at the sound of a bell after repeated pairings with food
Which concept is related to the idea of one-trial learning?
Phobias
What does exposure therapy based on habituation aim to achieve?
Decrease conditioned responses
What is an example of stimulus generalization mentioned in the text?
Dog salivating at different sounds similar to a bell
Which study demonstrates the idea that some associations are innately easier to make?
The Garcia-Koelling taste-aversion study
In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned response?
The reflexive response without prior learning
What is the primary difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?
Classical conditioning involves reflexive behavior, while operant conditioning involves voluntary behavior.
Which of the following best describes an Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)?
A stimulus that automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.
What is the key concept in phobias according to Mower’s two-stage theory?
Phobias are introduced through classical conditioning and maintained through operant conditioning.
What happens during classical conditioning when a Neutral Stimulus (NS) is consistently paired with an Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)?
The Neutral Stimulus (NS) becomes a Conditioned Stimulus (CS).
How does stimulus generalization play a role in classical conditioning?
Stimulus generalization involves responding to similar stimuli as the Conditioned Stimulus (CS).
What characterizes an action as part of Operant Conditioning?
It is a learned behavior influenced by reinforcement or punishment.
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