• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Thorndike’s studies with cats led him to state that behavior that leads to a
“satisfying state of affairs” is likely to occur again, whereas behavior
that leads to an “annoying state of affairs” is not likely to occur
again. This principle is known as:
Selected Answer: A. the law of effect.
Answers: A. the law of effect.
B. classical conditioning.
C. reinforcement.
D. latent learning.
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• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
A cognitive map is a(n):
Selected Answer: C. spatial representation of the environment.
Answers: A. decision tree–type process of economic learning.
B. analogue of the neural net.
C. spatial representation of the environment.
D. analogy for neural representations of learning.
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• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Billy has watched many movies in which the hero smokes cigarettes.
When Billy identifies with these heroes and begins to smoke, what
psychological term might be used to describe his behavior?
Selected Answer: C. modeling
Answers: A. mirroring
B. positive reinforcement
C. modeling
D. vicarious reinforcement
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• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
What type of learning occurs when one’s behavior is modified simply
through exposure to others performing a behavior?
Selected Answer: A. observational
Answers: A. observational
B. associative
C. operant
, D. classical
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• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
What is the main difference between classical conditioning and operant
conditioning?
Select B. Classical conditioning requires learning that two events are related,
ed whereas operant conditioning demonstrates that behavior leads
An to a consequence.
sw
er:
Answe A. Classical conditioning uses reward-based learning, whereas
rs: operant conditioning is caused by reflexive actions.
B. Classical conditioning requires learning that two events are related,
whereas operant conditioning demonstrates that behavior leads
to a consequence.
C. Classical conditioning is caused by reflexive actions, whereas
operant conditioning requires cognitive evaluation.
D. Classical conditioning demonstrates that behavior leads to a
consequence, whereas operant conditioning is caused by
reflexive actions.
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• Question 6
2 out of 2 points
2 out of 2 points
Thorndike’s studies with cats led him to state that behavior that leads to a
“satisfying state of affairs” is likely to occur again, whereas behavior
that leads to an “annoying state of affairs” is not likely to occur
again. This principle is known as:
Selected Answer: A. the law of effect.
Answers: A. the law of effect.
B. classical conditioning.
C. reinforcement.
D. latent learning.
•
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
A cognitive map is a(n):
Selected Answer: C. spatial representation of the environment.
Answers: A. decision tree–type process of economic learning.
B. analogue of the neural net.
C. spatial representation of the environment.
D. analogy for neural representations of learning.
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• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Billy has watched many movies in which the hero smokes cigarettes.
When Billy identifies with these heroes and begins to smoke, what
psychological term might be used to describe his behavior?
Selected Answer: C. modeling
Answers: A. mirroring
B. positive reinforcement
C. modeling
D. vicarious reinforcement
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• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
What type of learning occurs when one’s behavior is modified simply
through exposure to others performing a behavior?
Selected Answer: A. observational
Answers: A. observational
B. associative
C. operant
, D. classical
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• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
What is the main difference between classical conditioning and operant
conditioning?
Select B. Classical conditioning requires learning that two events are related,
ed whereas operant conditioning demonstrates that behavior leads
An to a consequence.
sw
er:
Answe A. Classical conditioning uses reward-based learning, whereas
rs: operant conditioning is caused by reflexive actions.
B. Classical conditioning requires learning that two events are related,
whereas operant conditioning demonstrates that behavior leads
to a consequence.
C. Classical conditioning is caused by reflexive actions, whereas
operant conditioning requires cognitive evaluation.
D. Classical conditioning demonstrates that behavior leads to a
consequence, whereas operant conditioning is caused by
reflexive actions.
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• Question 6
2 out of 2 points
