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What is the term used to describe a conditioned response that becomes associated with similar stimuli?
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?
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?
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?
What term is used to describe a behavior that results in the removal of an aversive stimulus?
Which concept is illustrated by the term 'self-defeating' in the context of reacting to punishment?
Which concept is illustrated by the term 'self-defeating' in the context of reacting to punishment?
What is the primary function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the primary function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which concept is illustrated by the example of a child behaving differently in a peer group compared to their family?
Which concept is illustrated by the example of a child behaving differently in a peer group compared to their family?
What is the process by which neurons communicate information called?
What is the process by which neurons communicate information called?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences behavior according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences behavior according to the text?
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters?
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters?
What type of learning theory is classical conditioning and operant conditioning collectively known as?
What type of learning theory is classical conditioning and operant conditioning collectively known as?
What can happen if there are differences in the number of neurotransmitters present?
What can happen if there are differences in the number of neurotransmitters present?
Which of the following is a type of conditioning that involves learning by association?
Which of the following is a type of conditioning that involves learning by association?
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
In operant conditioning, what is the term used to describe a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?
In operant conditioning, what is the term used to describe a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?
Which of the following is NOT a major neurotransmitter in the brain?
Which of the following is NOT a major neurotransmitter in the brain?
What is the term used to describe the process of responding similarly to new stimuli that resemble a previously learned stimulus?
What is the term used to describe the process of responding similarly to new stimuli that resemble a previously learned stimulus?
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment in operant conditioning?
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment in operant conditioning?
