PS420 Learning Theories Exam 5 Part 1 Answers (Ashworth College)
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
<strong>PS420</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Theories</strong> <strong>Exam</strong> 5<br />
<strong>Part</strong> 1 <strong>Answers</strong> (<strong>Ashworth</strong> <strong>College</strong>)<br />
BUY HERE⬊<br />
https://www.homeworkmade.com/ps42<br />
0-learning-theories-exam-5-part-1-<br />
answers-ashworth-college/<br />
<strong>PS420</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Theories</strong> <strong>Exam</strong> 5 <strong>Part</strong> 1 <strong>Answers</strong> (<strong>Ashworth</strong> <strong>College</strong>)<br />
Question 1 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
In a typical laboratory situation, the post reinforcement pause on a FR schedule is primarily a function of:<br />
•<br />
A. fatigue.<br />
•<br />
B. satiation.<br />
•<br />
C. the number of responses remaining before the next reinforcer.<br />
•<br />
D. None of the above<br />
Question 2 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
As animals become experienced in an avoidance task:<br />
•<br />
A. visible signs of fear increase.<br />
•<br />
B. visible signs of fear decrease.<br />
•<br />
C. there are visible signs of fear before the avoidance response is made, but not after.<br />
•<br />
D. there are visible signs of fear after the avoidance response is made, but not before.<br />
Question 3 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
Removing a pleasant stimulus after a behavior occurs is called:<br />
•<br />
A. positive reinforcement.<br />
•<br />
B. negative reinforcement.<br />
•<br />
C. punishment.<br />
•<br />
D. negative punishment.
Question 4 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
Rapid, steady responding is MOST typical of performance on a:<br />
•<br />
A. fixed ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
B. variable ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
C. fixed-interval schedule.<br />
•<br />
D. variable-interval schedule.<br />
Question 5 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
After training an avoidance response, response blocking can:<br />
•<br />
A. lead to aggression.<br />
•<br />
B. help to produce extinction of the avoidance response.<br />
•<br />
C. produce an increase in avoidance responses.<br />
•<br />
D. lead to increased fear of the CS.<br />
Question 6 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
According to two factor theory, the procedure of response blocking or flooding:<br />
•<br />
A. works because the subject's expectations about the consequences of failing to respond are changed.<br />
•<br />
B. works because the fear eliciting properties of the CS are extinguished.<br />
•<br />
C. works because flooding produces a drastic stimulus change.<br />
•<br />
D. should not work.<br />
Question 7 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
Playing the lottery is an example of behavior maintained by a:<br />
•<br />
A. fixed ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
B. variable ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
C. variable-interval schedule.<br />
•<br />
D. concurrent schedule.<br />
Question 8 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
In a fixed interval 60 second schedule, the delivery of a reinforcer:<br />
•<br />
A. depends only on the passage of time.<br />
•<br />
B. occurs only if the subject responds rapidly.<br />
•<br />
C. requires at least one response.<br />
•<br />
D. always occurs precisely 60 seconds after the last reinforcer.
Question 9 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
On a variable-ratio schedule, reinforcement is MOST likely after:<br />
•<br />
A. a long interresponse time.<br />
•<br />
B. a pause in responding.<br />
•<br />
C. one reinforcer has just been delivered.<br />
•<br />
D. None of the above<br />
Question 10 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
Learned helplessness has been observed in:<br />
•<br />
A. dogs.<br />
•<br />
B. cockroaches.<br />
•<br />
C. the spinal cord.<br />
•<br />
D. All of the above<br />
Question 11 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
If an animal doubles its response rate on a variable-interval schedule, the rate of reinforcement:<br />
•<br />
A. will double.<br />
•<br />
B. will not change.<br />
•<br />
C. will usually increase slightly.<br />
•<br />
D. will decrease.<br />
Question 12 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
__________ is a theory that has been applied to many aspects of human behavior, in particular the treatment<br />
of depression and in performance associated with sports and academics.<br />
•<br />
A. Two-factor theory<br />
•<br />
B. Behavioral momentum<br />
•<br />
C. Learned helplessness<br />
•<br />
D. Avoidance<br />
Question 13 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
The __________ of avoidance states that avoidance involves learning to fear a previously neutral stimulus, and<br />
responding to escape that stimulus.<br />
•<br />
A. two-factor theory<br />
•<br />
B. behavioral momentum theory<br />
•<br />
C. learned helplessness theory<br />
•
D. cognitive theory<br />
Question 14 of 40<br />
0.0/ 2.5 Points<br />
According to the cognitive theory of avoidance, a subject learns to expect:<br />
•<br />
A. that no shock will occur if a response is made.<br />
•<br />
B. that shock will occur if no response is made.<br />
•<br />
C. Both a and b<br />
•<br />
D. Neither a nor b<br />
Question 15 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
Learned helplessness is likely to develop if:<br />
•<br />
A. controllable shocks are preceded by uncontrollable shocks.<br />
•<br />
B. uncontrollable shocks are preceded by controllable shocks.<br />
•<br />
C. Either a or b<br />
•<br />
D. Neither a nor b<br />
Question 16 of 40<br />
0.0/ 2.5 Points<br />
On a variable interval schedule, reinforcement is MOST likely after:<br />
•<br />
A. a short interresponse time.<br />
•<br />
B. a long interresponse time.<br />
•<br />
C. rapid responding.<br />
•<br />
D. steady responding.<br />
Question 17 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
Behavioral momentum can be measured as a behavior’s:<br />
•<br />
A. forcefulness.<br />
•<br />
B. duration.<br />
•<br />
C. rate of occurrence.<br />
•<br />
D. resistance to change.<br />
Question 18 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
The __________ of avoidance indicates that subjects learn to expect that if they respond, no aversive event<br />
will occur, and if they do not respond, an aversive event will occur.<br />
•<br />
A. two-factor theory<br />
•<br />
B. behavioral momentum theory<br />
•<br />
C. learned helplessness theory
•<br />
D. cognitive theory<br />
Question 19 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
If a telemarketer makes many calls and occasionally gets someone to buy his product, this is an example of a:<br />
•<br />
A. fixed ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
B. variable ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
C. fixed-interval schedule.<br />
•<br />
D. variable-interval schedule.<br />
Question 20 of 40<br />
2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />
If a person working at her computer keeps checking her email and occasionally gets a message from a friend,<br />
this is similar to a:<br />
•<br />
A. fixed ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
B. variable ratio schedule.<br />
•<br />
C. fixed-interval schedule.<br />
•<br />
D. variable-interval schedule.