PS420 Learning Theories Exam 7 Part 1 Answers (Ashworth College)

D. A 20-second tone versus a 40-second light
Question 4 of 40
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The peak procedure has been used to demonstrate an animal's ability:
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A. to discriminate between two stimuli of different durations.
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B. to discriminate between two different numbers of objects.
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C. to time the duration of an interval that sometimes ends with a reinforcer.
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D. All of the above
Question 5 of 40
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In some cases, a person may have difficulty studying in a particular location because that location is associated
with:
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A. discrimination reversals.
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B. directed forgetting.
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C. many behaviors other than studying.
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D. All of the above
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following has NOT been found in any creatures other than humans?
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A. The correct use of pronouns and prepositions
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B. Reference to objects and events not present
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C. Accurate counting above 12 objects
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D. The ability to recognize a repeating serial pattern
Question 7 of 40
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According to Wagner's theory of rehearsal in animals, a surprising post trial episode can diminish the
conditioning from a CS US pairing because:
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A. surprising events attract a good deal of attention.
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B. short term memory has limited capacity.
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C. both rehearsal and attention make use of short term memory.
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D. All of the above
Question 8 of 40
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In the research of Jenkins and Harrison, one group of pigeons received intradimensional training a 1000 Hz
tone was an S+ and a 950 Hz tone was an S . In a generalization test along the dimension of tone frequency,
this group produced:
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A. typical generalization gradients with peaks at 1000 Hz.
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