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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior, mental processes, emotions, and personality. It is an important subject for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, KPPSC, BPSC, AJKPSC, CSS, and PMS.

Which of the following statements is (are) true?

A Classical conditioning regulates reflexive, involuntary responses exclusively

B Operant conditioning regulates voluntary responses exclusively

C The distinction between the two types of conditioning is not absolute, with both types jointly and interactively governing some aspects of behavior

D Both a and b

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Correct Answer: The distinction between the two types of conditioning is not absolute, with both types jointly and interactively governing some aspects of behavior

The steady, rapid responding of a person playing a slot machine is an example of the pattern of responding typically generated on a_______schedule.

A Fixed-ratio

B variable-ratio

C Fixed-interval

D variable-interval

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Correct Answer: variable-ratio

Research on avoidance learning suggests that a fear response is acquired through___conditioning: the avoidance response is maintained as a result ofconditioning.

A classical; operant

B operant; classical

C classical; classical

D operant; operant

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Correct Answer: classical; operant

The second step in a self-modification program is to:

A specify the target behavior

B design your program

C gather baseline data

D set up a behavioral contact

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Correct Answer: gather baseline data

Skinner maintained that reinforcement determines the acquisition of a response; Bandura maintains that reinforcement determines the_______of a response.

A acquisition

B development

C performance

D generalization

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Correct Answer: performance

One difference between classical and operant conditioning is that:

A animals learn only by operant conditioning

B operant conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another

C classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another

D operant conditioning occurs when a response is not affected by consequences

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Correct Answer: classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another

Which type of learning occurs when one stimulus predicts the occurrence of another?

A Vicarious Learning

B Observational Learning

C Classical Conditioning

D Operant Conditioning

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Correct Answer: Classical Conditioning

A punisher can be:

A the onset of an unpleasant event

B the removal of a positive state of affairs

C any consequence that reduces the occurrence of behavior

D a positive reinforcer

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Correct Answer: any consequence that reduces the occurrence of behavior

In operant conditioning, what is the relationship between events critical to learning and the response to be learned?

A They occur before the response

B They occur after the response

C They occur simultaneously with the response

D they are unrelated to the response

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Correct Answer: They occur after the response

Employing the learning by insight approach, an individual can benefit himself from various solutions of problems and thereby:

A Increases his capacities

B Increases his learning

C Determines his future line of action

D All of the above

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Correct Answer: All of the above

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Which of the following statements is (are) true?

The steady, rapid responding of a person playing a slot machine is an example of the pattern of responding typically generated on a_______schedule.

Research on avoidance learning suggests that a fear response is acquired through___conditioning: the avoidance response is maintained as a result ofconditioning.

The second step in a self-modification program is to:

Skinner maintained that reinforcement determines the acquisition of a response; Bandura maintains that reinforcement determines the_______of a response.

One difference between classical and operant conditioning is that:

Which type of learning occurs when one stimulus predicts the occurrence of another?

A punisher can be:

In operant conditioning, what is the relationship between events critical to learning and the response to be learned?

Employing the learning by insight approach, an individual can benefit himself from various solutions of problems and thereby:

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

All Topics 6084

All Topics 6084

Which of the following statements is (are) true?

The steady, rapid responding of a person playing a slot machine is an example of the pattern of responding typically generated on a_______schedule.

Research on avoidance learning suggests that a fear response is acquired through_________conditioning: the avoidance response is maintained as a result of______conditioning.

The second step in a self-modification program is to:

Skinner maintained that reinforcement determines the acquisition of a response; Bandura maintains that reinforcement determines the_______of a response.

One difference between classical and operant conditioning is that:

Which type of learning occurs when one stimulus predicts the occurrence of another?

A punisher can be:

In operant conditioning, what is the relationship between events critical to learning and the response to be learned?

Employing the learning by insight approach, an individual can benefit himself from various solutions of problems and thereby:

Research on avoidance learning suggests that a fear response is acquired through___conditioning: the avoidance response is maintained as a result ofconditioning.