Psychology Research Methods and Theories Quiz

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Which theory suggests that individuals can learn a new behavior by observing it in others?

Differential association theory

Which reinforcement schedule rewards individuals after an unpredictable number of responses are performed?

Variable-ratio

What type of memory occurs when it is easier to retrieve a memory while in the same mood as when the memory was encoded?

State-dependent memory

What concept refers to observing and learning a behavior separate from performing it?

Learning performance distinction

Which pathway is related to drug addiction and involves the release of dopamine?

Mesolimbic reward pathway

What type of reinforcement schedule rewards individuals after a set amount of time has passed?

Fixed-interval

In which theory does exposure to fear occur by placing individuals in unavoidable situations?

Implosive theory

What term describes the process of re-encoding information that was previously learned but forgotten?

Relearning

Which memory phenomenon occurs when previously learned information interferes with the recall of new information?

Retroactive Interference

What type of memory is better recalled when individuals are in the same context as when the information was learned?

Context-dependent memory

Test your knowledge on psychology research methods, case studies, meta-analysis, and error types. Explore concepts like role conflicts, memory, and treatment strain theory.

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