WGU C180 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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the principle that responses that create a typically pleasant outcome in a particular situation are
more likely to occur again in a similar situation, whereas responses that produce a typically
unpleasant outcome are less likely to occur again in the situation. (Thorndike) - Answer>>> law
of effect
the arousal that we experience is basically the same in every emotion, and that all emotions
(including the basic emotions) are differentiated only by our cognitive appraisal of the source of
the arousal; emotion = arousal + cognition. - Answer>>> two factor theory
a structure that is big enough to fit a rodent or bird and that contains a bar or key that the
organism can press or peck to release food or water. - Answer>>> Skinner box or operant
chamber
a British researcher, who is often thought of as the father of "mental tests." In the 1880's he
founded the field of psychometrics (the science of measuring mental abilities), created the
concept of correlation and was the first to apply statistical methods to the study of human
differences. - Answer>>> Sir Francis Galton
Reduce or subtract an unpleasant stimulus. Behavior is strengthened. I.e. Taking painkillers that
eliminate pain increases the likelihood that you will take painkillers again. - Answer>>>
Negative reinforcement
Present or add an unpleasant stimulus. Behavior is weakened. I.e. Giving a student extra
homework after she misbehaves in class. - Answer>>> Positive punishment
the ability to control and productively use one's emotions. - Answer>>> emotion regulation
The experience of feeling or emotion; guides behavior, helps us make decisions, and has a major
impact on our mental and physical health. - Answer>>> affect
, a type of associative learning that focuses on what happens before the behavior occurs. It must
begin with a stimulus that naturally evokes a behavior in response. (Pavlov) - Answer>>>
Classical conditioning
Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest using scientific measures to gain
knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or mental states. -
Answer>>> Empirical Research
Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state. -
Answer>>> Applied Research
type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the mind of another. Such powers
may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of a
combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology. - Answer>>> Mentalism
something (such as food) that triggers a natural occurring response - Answer>>> unconditioned
stimulus
naturally occurring response (such as salivation) that follows the unconditioned stimulus -
Answer>>> unconditioned response
a neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly presented prior to the unconditioned stimulus,
evokes a response similar to the response to the unconditioned stimulus. - Answer>>>
conditioned stimulus
reduction in responding that occurs when the conditioned stimulus is presented repeatedly
without the unconditioned stimulus. - Answer>>> Extinction
The increase in responding to the CS following a pause after extinction - Answer>>>
spontaneous recovery
the tendency to respond to stimuli that resemble the original conditioned stimulus - Answer>>>
Generalization
the tendency to respond differently to stimuli that are similar but not identical - Answer>>>
discrimination
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
100% GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
the principle that responses that create a typically pleasant outcome in a particular situation are
more likely to occur again in a similar situation, whereas responses that produce a typically
unpleasant outcome are less likely to occur again in the situation. (Thorndike) - Answer>>> law
of effect
the arousal that we experience is basically the same in every emotion, and that all emotions
(including the basic emotions) are differentiated only by our cognitive appraisal of the source of
the arousal; emotion = arousal + cognition. - Answer>>> two factor theory
a structure that is big enough to fit a rodent or bird and that contains a bar or key that the
organism can press or peck to release food or water. - Answer>>> Skinner box or operant
chamber
a British researcher, who is often thought of as the father of "mental tests." In the 1880's he
founded the field of psychometrics (the science of measuring mental abilities), created the
concept of correlation and was the first to apply statistical methods to the study of human
differences. - Answer>>> Sir Francis Galton
Reduce or subtract an unpleasant stimulus. Behavior is strengthened. I.e. Taking painkillers that
eliminate pain increases the likelihood that you will take painkillers again. - Answer>>>
Negative reinforcement
Present or add an unpleasant stimulus. Behavior is weakened. I.e. Giving a student extra
homework after she misbehaves in class. - Answer>>> Positive punishment
the ability to control and productively use one's emotions. - Answer>>> emotion regulation
The experience of feeling or emotion; guides behavior, helps us make decisions, and has a major
impact on our mental and physical health. - Answer>>> affect
, a type of associative learning that focuses on what happens before the behavior occurs. It must
begin with a stimulus that naturally evokes a behavior in response. (Pavlov) - Answer>>>
Classical conditioning
Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest using scientific measures to gain
knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or mental states. -
Answer>>> Empirical Research
Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state. -
Answer>>> Applied Research
type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the mind of another. Such powers
may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of a
combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology. - Answer>>> Mentalism
something (such as food) that triggers a natural occurring response - Answer>>> unconditioned
stimulus
naturally occurring response (such as salivation) that follows the unconditioned stimulus -
Answer>>> unconditioned response
a neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly presented prior to the unconditioned stimulus,
evokes a response similar to the response to the unconditioned stimulus. - Answer>>>
conditioned stimulus
reduction in responding that occurs when the conditioned stimulus is presented repeatedly
without the unconditioned stimulus. - Answer>>> Extinction
The increase in responding to the CS following a pause after extinction - Answer>>>
spontaneous recovery
the tendency to respond to stimuli that resemble the original conditioned stimulus - Answer>>>
Generalization
the tendency to respond differently to stimuli that are similar but not identical - Answer>>>
discrimination
