Psychology Chapter on Reinforcement Schedules

What type of reinforcement schedule is used when a coach rewards a player after every third wicket taken?

What type of memory stores information coming from the ears?

In which psychosexual stage is the Oedipus complex observed?

What type of motivation involves performing an activity for self-satisfaction?

Which of the following stages correctly shows the order of Freud's psychosexual stages?

What defense mechanism is exemplified when Tahir copes with anger by enrolling in a kickboxing class?

Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the size of the pupil and giving the eye its color?

Which of the following is NOT part of the Sympathetic nervous system's response?

Behavior and Reinforcement

Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring.
Punishment, in contrast, aims to decrease behavior frequency.
Insight involves understanding, not necessarily linked to behavior modification.

Schedules of Reinforcement

Fixed Ratio Schedule: Rewards given after a set number of responses, e.g., coach rewarding a player after every third wicket.
Fixed Interval Schedule: Reinforcement occurs after a predetermined time, demonstrated by an employee receiving rewards every 45 minutes.

Types of Memory

Echoic Memory: A type of sensory memory specifically for auditory information received through the ears.

Defense Mechanisms

Sublimation: A mature defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions, such as kickboxing for managing anger.

Eye Anatomy

Iris: The muscle band behind the cornea that gives the eye its color and controls pupil size.

Psychosexual Development

Oedipus Complex: Observed during the Phallic stage of Freud's psychosexual development.
Correct developmental order of Freud's stages: oral, anal, phallic, latency.

Motivation Types

Intrinsic Motivation: Internal satisfaction driving behavior, contrasted with external motivations like money or power.

Nature vs. Nurture

The question of whether alcoholism is influenced more by genetics or environment highlights the nature-nurture issue.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Actions not part of the sympathetic nervous system include increased digestion, which is characteristic of the parasympathetic system.

Test your understanding of reinforcement schedules in psychology. This quiz covers concepts such as fixed ratio and variable interval schedules in the context of behavioral reinforcement. Perfect for students diving into learning theories and behavior modification.