Which of the following statements accurately captures the process of learning?
Keiko makes sure to wash her hands frequently, especially be…
Keiko makes sure to wash her hands frequently, especially before touching her eyes to take out her contacts. She feels this behavior helps her avoid getting sick. Her hand-washing habit is driven by:
Within a token economy, which of the following would be cons…
Within a token economy, which of the following would be considered an unconditioned stimulus?
While pregnant, Allison tried sweet potatoes for the first t…
While pregnant, Allison tried sweet potatoes for the first time. Unfortunately, her morning sickness led her to feel nauseous shortly after trying them. Following that one experience with sweet potatoes, now Allison gags anytime she even smells them. Allison’s taste aversion demonstrates a special type of:
When children learn language, they first develop basic skill…
When children learn language, they first develop basic skills, like cooing and babbling, and are often rewarded for using these skills. As their skills evolve they are no longer rewarded for babbling, but instead must demonstrate more sophisticated skills like using words and complete sentences. This evolution of language skills best fits with with which of the following learning concepts?
After Wayne’s history professor penalizes Wayne for submitti…
After Wayne’s history professor penalizes Wayne for submitting an assignment late, Wayne stops turning in work late – but only for that particular professor. Wayne’s behavior best demonstrates which drawback of using punishment?
Which of the following types of long-term memories is consid…
Which of the following types of long-term memories is considered explicit?
Andy encourages himself to study by taking a “video game bre…
Andy encourages himself to study by taking a “video game break” for every 45-minutes he spends studying. His strategy makes use of which reinforcement schedule?
Keith was recently in a car accident in which he suffered a…
Keith was recently in a car accident in which he suffered a severe concussion. After the accident he had difficulty recalling events that had occurred before the accident. Keith is suffering from:
Andy earns a free flight for every 1,000 miles he flies. Su…
Andy earns a free flight for every 1,000 miles he flies. Such programs rely on which reinforcement schedule?