Psychology Chapter: Learning and Behavior

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What is the primary purpose of reinforcement in the context of learning?

  • To punish undesired behavior
  • To increase the likelihood of a response (correct)
  • To study the digestive system
  • To facilitate maturation

What is the primary difference between learning and maturation?

  • Learning is influenced by experience, while maturation is controlled by genetics (correct)
  • Learning is a type of response, while maturation is a type of stimulus
  • Learning is controlled by genetics, while maturation is influenced by experience
  • Learning is a permanent change, while maturation is temporary

What is the term for an unlearned, involuntary response that is not under personal control or choice?

  • Reinforcement
  • Reflex (correct)
  • Learning
  • Stimulus

What is the primary goal of Ivan Pavlov's research?

<p>To bring objectivity and scientific research to the field of learning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for anything that causes a response in an organism?

<p>Stimulus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)?

<p>A stimulus that naturally elicits an involuntary response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between an Unconditioned Response (UCR) and a Conditioned Response (CR)?

<p>The UCR is unlearned, while the CR is learned (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal time interval between the Conditioned Stimulus (CS) and the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) for classical conditioning to occur?

<p>Less than 500 milliseconds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Stimulus Generalization?

<p>The tendency to respond similarly to different stimuli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Stimulus Discrimination?

<p>The tendency to respond differently to similar stimuli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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