Psychobiologic Bases of Behavior: Reacting to Punishment Quiz
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What is the term used to describe a conditioned response that becomes associated with similar stimuli?

  • Generalization (correct)
  • Discrimination
  • Reinforcement
  • Punishment
  • Which concept is illustrated by the example of a child using polite language outside the home environment?

  • Punishment
  • Generalization (correct)
  • Discrimination
  • Reinforcement
  • What is the term used to describe the process of learning to respond differently to similar stimuli?

  • Punishment
  • Reinforcement
  • Generalization
  • Discrimination (correct)
  • What term is used to describe a behavior that results in the removal of an aversive stimulus?

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

    Which concept is illustrated by the term 'self-defeating' in the context of reacting to punishment?

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

    What is the primary function of the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>To process stimuli from the environment and produce behavioral responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is illustrated by the example of a child behaving differently in a peer group compared to their family?

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

    What is the process by which neurons communicate information called?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences behavior according to the text?

    <p>Environmental factors such as pollution and climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of neurotransmitters?

    <p>To facilitate the communication between neurons during neurotransmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of learning theory is classical conditioning and operant conditioning collectively known as?

    <p>Learning theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if there are differences in the number of neurotransmitters present?

    <p>It can cause psychiatric illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of conditioning that involves learning by association?

    <p>Respondent or classical conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

    <p>To transmit chemical signals between neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In operant conditioning, what is the term used to describe a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a major neurotransmitter in the brain?

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

    What is the term used to describe the process of responding similarly to new stimuli that resemble a previously learned stimulus?

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

    Which of the following is an example of positive punishment in operant conditioning?

    <p>Applying an unpleasant stimulus (e.g., spanking) to decrease a behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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