Quiz 4,5,&6 (psychology )

Drive theory states at deviations form BLANK create physiological needs that result in psychological drive states that direct behavior to meet the need. a. biology b. emotions c. homeostasis d. motivations

c. homeostasis

Which theory suggests that forgetting is caused by a fading memory trace? A.Schema theory B.Repression C.Decay theory D.Interference theory

c

A vivid, long lasting memory of surprising, important, emotionally arousing event is known as A.Flashbulb memory B.Short-term memory C.P long-term memory D.Encoding

a

Cue-dependent (or context dependent) theories of memory suggest that you would do best on this quiz if you could be test A.In the room where you studied B.In a psychology laboratory C.With a large group of psychology majors D.With students who share your interest

a

Which of the following is a process by which we learn to associate stimuli and, consequently to anticipate events? a. classical conditioning b. controlled conditioning c. physiological conditioning d. psychic conditioning

a classical conditioning

Classical conditioning and operant conditioning are forms of BLANK learning. a. associational b. instinctive c. processual d. reflexive

a. associational

When a person receives a reinforcer each time they display a behavior, it is called BLANK reinforcement. a. continuous b. partial c. primary d. secondary

a. continuous

BLANK motivation arises form external factors or rewards. a. extrinsic b. habit c. instinct d. intrinsic

a. extrinsic

The facial BLANK hypothesis states that facial expressions are capable of influencing our emotions. a. feedback b. meditation c. reaction d. response

a. feedback

What is semantic memory? A.Information about events we have personally experienced B.Knowledge about words, concepts, and language based knowledge and facts C.Storage of facts and events we personally experienced D.Type of implicit memory that stores information about how to do things

b

The Atkinson- Shiffrin or information processing model of memory includes A.Attention, processing, and elaboration B.Sensory memory, short-term memory, and long term memory C.The phonological loop, visuospatial working memory, and the central executive D.Episodic memory, semantic memory, and implicit memory

b.

According the research, the need for BLANK encourages Adam to engage politely with his coworkers. a. achievement b. affiliation c. self-actulisation d. power

b. affiliation

The expression of several emotions are common to people around the world, including all of the following EXCEPT. a. fear b. guilt c. sadness d. disgust

b. guilt

Learning that occurs while watching others and then imitating, or modeling what they do or say is called BLANK learning. a. latent b. observational c. pavlovian d. vicarious

b. observational

What do psychologists call a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience? a. conditioning b. instincts c. learning d. reflexes

c. learning

Food, shelter, and warmth represent BLANK needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. a. acceptance b. emotional. c. physiological d. social

c. physiological

In operant conditioning, what describes adding something to decrease the likelihood of behavior? a. acquisition b. extinction c. punishment d. recovery

c. punishment

In classical conditioning, an unlearned, inborn reaction to an unconditioned stimulus is an? a. unconditioned stimulus b. conditioned stimulus c. unconditioned response d. conditioned response

c. unconditioned response

According to the work of Loftus and others in the area of eyewitness testimony A.Eyewitnesses are likely to repress traumatic information B.Eyewitnesses are strongly influenced by decay theory C.Eyewitnesses are not easily misled D.Eyewitnesses can be misled when they are asked misleading questions

d

Elaborative rehearsal involves A.Immediately applying new information to a practical problem B.Organizing information into manageable bits or chunks C.Sleeping immediately after learning new information to allow your mind to process it D.Thinking about the meaning of new information and its relation to knowledge already stored in your memory

d

Which is procedural memory? A.Information about events we have personally experienced B.Knowledge about words, concepts, and language-based knowledge facts C.Storage of facts and events we personally experienced D.Type of implicit memory that stores information about how to do things

d

Which of the following describes the Yerkes-Dodson law? A.An individual's belief in his own capabilities or capacities to complete a task influences his ability to complete the task B.Deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs that result in psychological drive states that direct behavior to meet the need and ultimately bring the system back to homeostasis C.Humans experience a spectrum of needs ranging from basic biological needs to social needs to self-actualization D.Simple task are performed best when arousal levels are relatively high, yet complex task are performed best when arousal levels are low

d

If you believe you will win the hot dog eating competition, then you have a sense of BLANK, and you are more likely to enter the hot dog eating competition. a. extrinsic motivation b. fulfillment c. instinct d. self-efficancy

d. self-effaicancy

Which term best describes rewarding successive approximations of a target behavior? a. acquisition b. learning c. reinforcement d. shaping

d. shaping