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?

To bring objectivity and scientific research to the field of learning Signup and view all the answers

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

Stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What is an Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)?

A stimulus that naturally elicits an involuntary response Signup and view all the answers

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

The UCR is unlearned, while the CR is learned 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?

Less than 500 milliseconds Signup and view all the answers

What is Stimulus Generalization?

The tendency to respond similarly to different stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What is Stimulus Discrimination?

The tendency to respond differently to similar stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Psychology Chapter: Learning and Behavior

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

What is the primary difference between learning and maturation?

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

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

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

What is an Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)?

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

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

What is Stimulus Generalization?

What is Stimulus Discrimination?

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