PSYC 2301 Quiz: Learning FL22

The term "latent learning" refers to learning that _______

earning that does not reveal itself until it is needed

In classical conditioning, the ________ is an unlearned reaction to a given stimulus. For example, if you have an allergy to pollen and sneeze, sneezing is an unlearned reaction to the pollen (i.e., the stimulus).

Unconditioned Response

Edward Thorndike's ________ says that behaviors that are followed by consequences that are satisfying to the organism are more likely to be repeated.

Law of effect

Which term best describes rewarding successive approximations of a target behavior?

shaping

Which of the following statements about Ivan Pavlov is true?

He is known for establishing the principles of classical conditioning.

Providing a child with a sticker each time he picks up his toys is an example of a ________.

positive reinforcer

_____ reinforcers have innate reinforcing qualities.

primary

Julian watches his grandfather repair watches. As Julian matures he imitates what his grandfather does, and then his grandfather shows him more complicated techniques. Eventually, Julian is as proficient at repairing watches as his grandfather. This exemplifies ________.

Learning

Which of the following experiments involves the use of social learning theory?

determining how long it takes a person to learn how to knit if she is only allowed to watch YouTube videos of people knitting

You call a friend on the phone and repeatedly get sent to voicemail, so you continue to call her every 5-20 minutes hoping to speak to her personally. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

variable interval