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What is the main goal of reinforcement in operant conditioning?

To neutralize unwanted stimuli

To increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring (correct)

To punish an undesirable behavior

To eliminate all behaviors completely

Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcer?

A student submits homework on time

Removal of chores for good behavior

Taking away privileges for breaking rules

A quiz exemption during class recitation (correct)

What does negative reinforcement accomplish?

It always punishes bad behavior

It increases a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus (correct)

It ensures punishment for all undesired acts

It weakens a positive behavior

In the context of operant conditioning, positive punishment involves:

Adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of negative punishment?

Taking away a teenager's driving privileges for coming home late Signup and view all the answers

Primary conditioning specifically relates to which type of needs?

Biological needs like hunger and thirst Signup and view all the answers

How does secondary conditioning differ from primary conditioning?

It is acquired through association with primary reinforcers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of escape conditioning in operant conditioning?

To help eliminate unpleasant conditions through behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of attentional processes in learning?

To ensure the learner can perceive a model clearly enough to imitate it Signup and view all the answers

What are the two ways in which retention processes enable memory of a model's behavior?

Through imaginal representation and verbal representation Signup and view all the answers

During production processes, what is crucial for a learner to enhance their performance?

Translating mental representations into overt behavior and receiving feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of associative learning?

It involves linking responses to specific stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

How does incentive and motivational processes influence learning?

By enhancing the anticipation of reinforcement when learning new behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What role do response consequences play in enactive learning?

They inform individuals of the effects of their actions and motivate behavior Signup and view all the answers

In Pavlov's experiment, what is considered the unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?

The meat powder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines the conditioned response (CR)?

A learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes Bandura's view on the necessity of reinforcement in learning?

Reinforcement can facilitate learning but is not always required Signup and view all the answers

What do attentional processes help to develop primarily?

Cognitive processes and perceptual skills Signup and view all the answers

What does reciprocal determinism suggest about behavior?

Behavior is shaped by the interaction of personal, behavioral, and environmental factors. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor in classical conditioning?

Conditioned behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does the learning process allow people to do according to the content?

Have some degree of control over events that shape their lives Signup and view all the answers

How does operant conditioning differ from classical conditioning?

Operant conditioning relies on rewards and punishments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the unconditioned response (UCR) in Pavlov's experiment?

The act of salivating triggered by meat powder. Signup and view all the answers

What role do personal factors play in social learning theory?

They interact reciprocally with behavior and environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a previously neutral stimulus that eventually elicits a response?

Conditioned stimulus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines the unconditioned response?

A naturally occurring response to an unconditioned stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the extinction process in classical conditioning?

The conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented alone Signup and view all the answers

What does spontaneous recovery refer to in classical conditioning?

Recurrence of an extinguished response after a period of time Signup and view all the answers

Which principle describes the tendency for a conditioned response to occur in response to similar stimuli?

Generalization Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for developing the operant conditioning chamber?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

What is the main premise of operant conditioning?

Learning through rewards and punishments for behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the tendency to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and other similar stimuli?

Discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What does avoidance conditioning allow a person to do?

Evade an impending unpleasant situation Signup and view all the answers

Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a specified number of responses?

Fixed-Ratio Signup and view all the answers

Why is partial reinforcement more resistant to extinction compared to continuous reinforcement?

It only reinforces behavior at random times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage of the memory process?

Encoding Signup and view all the answers

How does the response rate for Fixed-Interval (FI) reinforcement typically behave?

High near the end of the interval, slower directly after reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by variable-ratio reinforcement?

Reinforcement occurs unpredictably after an average number of responses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintenance rehearsal in memory?

To keep information active in short-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What does retrieval in the memory process refer to?

The return of stored information to consciousness Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main goal of reinforcement in operant conditioning?

Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcer?

What does negative reinforcement accomplish?

In the context of operant conditioning, positive punishment involves:

What is an example of negative punishment?

Primary conditioning specifically relates to which type of needs?

How does secondary conditioning differ from primary conditioning?

What is the purpose of escape conditioning in operant conditioning?

What is the primary goal of attentional processes in learning?

What are the two ways in which retention processes enable memory of a model's behavior?

During production processes, what is crucial for a learner to enhance their performance?

What is a defining characteristic of associative learning?

How does incentive and motivational processes influence learning?

What role do response consequences play in enactive learning?

In Pavlov's experiment, what is considered the unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?

Which of the following best defines the conditioned response (CR)?

Which statement best describes Bandura's view on the necessity of reinforcement in learning?

What do attentional processes help to develop primarily?

What does reciprocal determinism suggest about behavior?

Which of the following is NOT a factor in classical conditioning?

What does the learning process allow people to do according to the content?

How does operant conditioning differ from classical conditioning?

What is the unconditioned response (UCR) in Pavlov's experiment?

What role do personal factors play in social learning theory?

What is the term for a previously neutral stimulus that eventually elicits a response?

Which of the following best defines the unconditioned response?

What occurs during the extinction process in classical conditioning?

What does spontaneous recovery refer to in classical conditioning?

Which principle describes the tendency for a conditioned response to occur in response to similar stimuli?

Who is known for developing the operant conditioning chamber?

What is the main premise of operant conditioning?

What is the term for the tendency to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and other similar stimuli?

What does avoidance conditioning allow a person to do?

Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a specified number of responses?

Why is partial reinforcement more resistant to extinction compared to continuous reinforcement?

What is the first stage of the memory process?

How does the response rate for Fixed-Interval (FI) reinforcement typically behave?

What is meant by variable-ratio reinforcement?

What is the purpose of maintenance rehearsal in memory?

What does retrieval in the memory process refer to?

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