18 Questions
What is the term used to describe a conditioned response that becomes associated with similar stimuli?
Generalization
Which concept is illustrated by the example of a child using polite language outside the home environment?
Generalization
What is the term used to describe the process of learning to respond differently to similar stimuli?
Discrimination
What term is used to describe a behavior that results in the removal of an aversive stimulus?
Reinforcement
Which concept is illustrated by the term 'self-defeating' in the context of reacting to punishment?
Punishment
What is the primary function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
To process stimuli from the environment and produce behavioral responses
Which concept is illustrated by the example of a child behaving differently in a peer group compared to their family?
Discrimination
What is the process by which neurons communicate information called?
Neurotransmission
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences behavior according to the text?
Environmental factors such as pollution and climate change
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters?
To facilitate the communication between neurons during neurotransmission
What type of learning theory is classical conditioning and operant conditioning collectively known as?
Learning theory
What can happen if there are differences in the number of neurotransmitters present?
It can cause psychiatric illnesses
Which of the following is a type of conditioning that involves learning by association?
Respondent or classical conditioning
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
To transmit chemical signals between neurons
In operant conditioning, what is the term used to describe a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?
Reinforcement
Which of the following is NOT a major neurotransmitter in the brain?
Melatonin
What is the term used to describe the process of responding similarly to new stimuli that resemble a previously learned stimulus?
Generalization
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment in operant conditioning?
Applying an unpleasant stimulus (e.g., spanking) to decrease a behavior
Test your knowledge on how individuals react to punishment by fighting back, generalization, and discrimination. Learn about conditioned responses becoming associated with similar behaviors and examples of behavior in different contexts.
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