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The results of Pavlov's experiment in which he observed how a dog responded to familiar sounds associated with its feeding time is an example of ...

neutral stimulus.

classical conditioning.

stimulus discrimination.

second order conditioning.

classical conditioning

The benefit of intermittent reinforcement is that it can produce lasting behaviors with ______ reinforcements.

fixed

fewer

more

continuous

fewer

First order conditioning can help explain which of the following?

dyslexia

extroversion

fears and phobias

Alzheimer's

fears and phobias

Which of the following best describes operant conditioning?

behaviors are either repeated or discontinued based on the consequences they produce

reinforcing consequences are naturally or biologically reinforcing

aversive stimulus is removed from a situation

a reinforcer acquires association with primary reinforcers

behaviors are either repeated or discontinued based on the consequences they produce

Our learning can be sped up through a procedure called ...

stimulus generalization.

shaping.

extinction.

stimulus discrimination.

shaping

In order to duplicate a behavior, what is the first step in the observational learning process?

motivation

reproduction

attention

retention

attention

A stimulus that does not produce the desired response is known as what type of stimulus?

reflex

neutral

unconditoned

conditioned

neutral

"If an aversive situation is presented, a person usually experiences anxiety, or even fear. If the person is able to escape from that situation, the anxiety subsides." This statement best describes which of the following?

negative stimulus

positive reinfocement

extinction

negative reinforcement

negative reinforcement

Which choice best predicts if a behavior will be repeated in the future?

if only positive reinforcement is present

if there is no reinforcement present, only personal decision making

if both negative and positive reinforcement are present

if only negative reinforcement is present

if both negative and positive reinforcement are present

In second order conditioning, a new neutral stimulus is associated with what?

the original unconditioned stimulus

a previous conditioned stimulus

the previous conditioned response

the previous unconditioned response

previous conditioned stimulus

Which of the following examples best represents someone abiding by the Law of Effect?

a person who begins to exercise after they discover it makes them sleep better

a person who begins to exercise out of obligation

a person who begins to exercise, even though they do not enjoy the way it feels

a person who is continually trying out new scenarios, ignoring the outcomes

a person who begins to exercise after they discover it makes them sleep better

What is the fundamental difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

There is no difference; the two operate together.

Operant conditioning occurs when two stimuli or events become associated with each other, whereas classical conditioning occurs when behaviors become associated with their consequences.

Classical conditioning occurs when two stimuli or events become associated with each other, whereas operant conditioning occurs when behaviors become associated with their consequences.

Classical conditioning is considered more beneficial than operant conditioning.

Classical conditioning occurs when two stimuli or events become associated with each other, whereas operant conditioning occurs when behaviors become associated with their consequences.

Which of the following best describes the process of stimulus discrimination?

no behavior is triggered due to inadequate stimulation

reinforcing a behavior only triggered by a specific signal

a behavior is triggered by the initial stimulus

a behavior occurs as response to many similar stimuli

reinforcing a behavior only triggered by a specific signal

Behaviors reinforced based on the average number of responses is an example of a ...

variable ratio schedule.

fixed interval schedule.

fixed ratio schedule.

variable interval schedule.

variable ratio schedule.

f a previous behavior is no longer reinforced, it will become less frequent and eventually stop. What is this called?

escape

punishment

negative reinforcement

extinction

extinction

According to psychologist Albert Bandura, the four stages of vicarious learning are attention, retention, reproduction, and ...

digression.

discrimination.

motivation.

certainty.

motivation

The event that, when paired with unconditioned stimulus, results in desired response is best defined as ...

stimulus discrimination.

spontaneous recovery.

neutral stimulus.

conditioned stimulus.

conditioned stimulus

A fixed interval schedule produces ...

slower response rates with short pauses in responding after each reinforcement.

slower response rates with long pauses in responding after each reinforcement.

faster response rates with short pauses in responding after each reinforcement.

faster response rates with long pauses in responding after each reinforcement.

...

When responses occur only with original stimulus, this is called ...

first order conditioning.

stimulus generalization.

higher order conditioning.

stimulus discrimination.
Confirm answer

stimulus discrimination.

What is an event that comes before and triggers a behavior?

an antecedent

a reinforcement

a consequence

a punishment

an antecedent

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Which best describes operant conditioning?

Which of the following best describes how operant conditioning works? Organisms learn from the consequences of their behavior.

What is operant conditioning quizlet?

operant conditioning. a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punisher. respondent behavior. behavior that occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus.

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning quizlet?

A lion in a circus learns to stand up on a chair and jump through a hoop to receive a food treat. This example is operant conditioning because attendance is a voluntary behavior. The exemption from the final exam is a negative reinforcement because something is taken away that increases the behavior (attendance).

Which best describes the difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Classical conditioning involves associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while operant conditioning is about associating a voluntary behavior and a consequence.