Chapter 5: Behavioral Theories of Learning
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1.  

A change in an individual caused by experience is called



2.  

The process of repeatedly associating a previously neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus in order to evoke a conditioned response is called



3.  

Thorndike stated that an act that is followed by a favorable effect is more likely to be repeated in similar situations than an act that is not followed by a favorable effect. What term is used to describe this phenomenon?



4.  

Which of the following best defines "operant conditioning"?



5.  

All of the following needs are considered primary reinforcers EXCEPT



6.  

What is the term used to describe pleasurable consequences given to strengthen behavior?



7.  

Increasing a behavior to escape from an unpleasant situation or prevent an unpleasant situation from happening is



8.  

Which of the following statements is an example of the Premack Principle?



9.  

What type of reinforcers are given to motivate people to engage in behavior that they might not engage in without them?



10.  

The practice of sending a student to the principal for misbehavior will only work if it serves as which of the following consequences?



11.  

Applying aversive stimuli to decrease the occurrence of an undesired behavior is called



12.  

The term _____________ is used in behavioral learning theories to refer to the teaching of new skills or behaviors by reinforcing learners for approaching the desired final behavior.



13.  

Which of the following terms describes the weakening and eventual elimination of a learned behavior as reinforcement is withdrawn?



14.  

What term refers to the frequency with which reinforcers are given, the amount of time that elapses between opportunities for reinforcement, and the predictability of the reinforcement?



15.  

A teacher tells students they may go outside when they have finished 10 math problems. What type of reinforcement schedule is this?



16.  

What is the name for the reinforcement schedule in which desired behavior is rewarded following an unpredictable amount of time?



17.  

Continuation of a behavior with or without extrinsic rewards is known as



18.  

Which of the following terms refers to the use of cues, signals, or other environmental information to predict when a behavior is likely to be reinforced?



19.  

The carryover of behaviors, skills, or concepts from one setting or task to another is called



20.  

What is the term used for learning that is based on observation of the consequences of others' behavior?

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