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Any event that increases the probability that a response will occur again is referred to as a a. motive. b. consequence. c. feedback stimulus. d. reinforcement.
d. reinforcement.
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The memory system used to hold small amounts of information for relatively brief time periods of approximately a dozen seconds or so is called __________ memory. a. episodic b. short-term c. long-term d. procedural
b. short-term
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Memory is an active system that a. stores and organizes information. b. receives and recovers information. c. alters information. d. does all of these.
d. does all of these.
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The two types of associative learning are a. classical conditioning and observational learning. b. vicarious learning and cognitive learning. c. classical conditioning and operant conditioning. d. operant conditioning and cognitive learning.
c. classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
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If you wear a particular tie and gets lots of compliments, you are more likely to wear this tie more often. This illustrates a. an automatic, non-learned response. b. observational learning. c. classical conditioning. d. operant conditioning.
d. operant conditioning.
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Information is initially converted into a form that can be retained. This conversion part of the memory process is known as a. encoding. b. retrieval. c. consolidation. d. storage.
a. encoding.
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The three stages of memory IN ORDER are a. short-term memory, sensory memory, long-term memory. b. eidetic memory, sensory memory, long-term memory. c. sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory. d. short-term memory, working memory, long-term memory.
c. sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory.
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An automatic, unlearned response is called a(n) a. antecedent. b. reflex. c. consequence. d. reinforcer.
b. reflex.
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True or False: Depressants are substances that increases activity in body and nervous system and stimulants are substances that decreases activity in body and nervous system
Answer: FALSE
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Sensory memory is the stage of memory that a. holds small amounts of information when one is thinking or problem-solving. b. holds an exact record of incoming information for a few seconds or less. c. involves the permanent storage of meaningful information. d. involves the storage of conditioned responses and learned skills.
b. holds an exact record of incoming information for a few seconds or less.
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A puff of air will make your eye blink every time it hits your eye. If we sound a horn before each puff of air hits your eye several times, you will soon blink to the horn alone. Thus, blinking to the horn illustrates a. an automatic, non-learned response. b. learning by consequences. c. classical conditioning. d. operant conditioning.
c. classical conditioning.
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True or False: Stage hypnotists are highly qualified to conduct effective hypnotherapy
Answer: FALSE
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The process of holding information in memory for later use is referred to as a. retrieval. b. encoding. c. storage. d. organization.
c. storage.
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In which type of associative learning are the consequences the most important aspect for the learning to take place? a. classical conditioning b. operant conditioning c. insight learning d. respondent learning
b. operant conditioning
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Echoic memory involves a brief flurry of activity in the auditory system that lasts for up to __________ second(s). a. one-half b. two c. six d. 10
b. two
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Regarding long-term memory (LTM), which of the following statements is TRUE? a. LTM is often referred to as working memory. b. LTM has an unlimited storage capacity. c. LTM typically stores information phonetically. d. LTM is considered eidetic for many people.
b. LTM has an unlimited storage capacity.
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A professional memorizer is known as a(n) a. mnemonist. b. telepath. c. medium. d. psychic.
a. mnemonist.
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True or False: Meditation is mental exercises for producing relaxation or heightened awareness
Answer: TRUE
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Memory is often characterized as being similar to a computer because a. long-term memories are exact copies, like files on a hard drive. b. memories are encoded, stored, and later retrieved. c. the space available for memory storage is limited as is the storage capacity of a computer. d. computers and the human mind both process information in a serial fashion.
b. memories are encoded, stored, and later retrieved.
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Iconic memory involves fleeting visual images that persist for about __________ second(s). a. one-half b. two c. four d. six
a. one-half
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You are taking a psychology test and are trying to remember what you studied. The memory process being used when you try to remember the psychology material is a. encoding. b. feedback. c. storage rehearsal. d. retrieval.
d. retrieval.
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Events that occur just after a response are called a. antecedents. b. precursors. c. stimuli. d. consequences.
d. consequences.
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If you wear a particular tie and get teased and laughed at, you are less likely to wear this tie again. This illustrates a. reinforcement. b. punishment. c. a conditioned response. d. an unconditioned response.
b. punishment.
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In classical conditioning, learning is evident when a a. stimulus automatically elicits a consequence. b. stimulus, which did not initially produce a response, now elicits that response. c. spontaneously emitted response increases in frequency because of its consequences. d. subject repeats an action he or she has observed another person perform.
b. stimulus, which did not initially produce a response, now elicits that response.
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Which of the following occurs whenever a person or animal forms a simple connection among various stimuli and/or responses? a. associative learning b. insight learning c. vicarious learning d. cognitive learning
a. associative learning
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