Psy 200 Exam 2 Study Guide Practice
Questions with Verified Answers
1: What is classical conditioning?--- correct answer ---
Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs when two stimuli are
repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus
is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
2: Who is considered the father of classical conditioning?--- correct answer -
-- Ivan Pavlov is considered the father of classical conditioning.
3: What is operant conditioning?--- correct answer ---
Operant conditioning is a type of learning where behavior is controlled by
consequences, including rewards and punishments.
4: Who developed the theory of operant conditioning?--- correct answer ---
B.F. Skinner developed the theory of operant conditioning.
,5: What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?---
correct answer --- Positive reinforcement involves adding a rewarding
stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement involves
removing an aversive stimulus to increase behavior.
6: What is a conditioned stimulus?--- correct answer ---
A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming
associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a
conditioned response.
7: What is a conditioned response?--- correct answer ---
A conditioned response is the learned response to the previously neutral
stimulus.
8: What is the law of effect?--- correct answer ---
The law of effect states that behaviors followed by favorable consequences
become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences
become less likely.
, 9: What is observational learning?--- correct answer ---
Observational learning is learning that occurs through observing the
behavior of others.
10: Who proposed the social learning theory?--- correct answer --- Albert
Bandura proposed the social learning theory.
11: What is a cognitive map?--- correct answer ---
A cognitive map is a mental representation of the layout of ones
environment.
12: What is latent learning?--- correct answer ---
Latent learning is learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an
incentive to demonstrate it.
13: What is the role of the hippocampus in memory?--- correct answer ---
The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memories and is
involved in learning and emotions.
Questions with Verified Answers
1: What is classical conditioning?--- correct answer ---
Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs when two stimuli are
repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus
is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
2: Who is considered the father of classical conditioning?--- correct answer -
-- Ivan Pavlov is considered the father of classical conditioning.
3: What is operant conditioning?--- correct answer ---
Operant conditioning is a type of learning where behavior is controlled by
consequences, including rewards and punishments.
4: Who developed the theory of operant conditioning?--- correct answer ---
B.F. Skinner developed the theory of operant conditioning.
,5: What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?---
correct answer --- Positive reinforcement involves adding a rewarding
stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement involves
removing an aversive stimulus to increase behavior.
6: What is a conditioned stimulus?--- correct answer ---
A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming
associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a
conditioned response.
7: What is a conditioned response?--- correct answer ---
A conditioned response is the learned response to the previously neutral
stimulus.
8: What is the law of effect?--- correct answer ---
The law of effect states that behaviors followed by favorable consequences
become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences
become less likely.
, 9: What is observational learning?--- correct answer ---
Observational learning is learning that occurs through observing the
behavior of others.
10: Who proposed the social learning theory?--- correct answer --- Albert
Bandura proposed the social learning theory.
11: What is a cognitive map?--- correct answer ---
A cognitive map is a mental representation of the layout of ones
environment.
12: What is latent learning?--- correct answer ---
Latent learning is learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an
incentive to demonstrate it.
13: What is the role of the hippocampus in memory?--- correct answer ---
The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memories and is
involved in learning and emotions.
