Learning
Memory
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MISC
100

A form of learning where we learn to associate one stimulus with the response we typically have to another stimulus 

Classical Conditioning 

100

Remembering your multiplication tables is an example of what type of memory?

Semantic Memory

100

Explain how Pavlov's Dogs demonstrated the basics of Classical Conditioning?

Dogs associated a bell with food. Showed a food response every time they heard it. (Transition of a neutral stimulus into a conditioned stimulus) 

100

Super Nanny implemented the "naughty stool" to get the Jeans kids to stop misbehaving. When we apply this to Operant Conditioning is this an example of reinforcement or punishment?

Punishment 

100

What is the highest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest 

200

The rules of Operant Conditioning tell us that we will continue to do certain behaviors because those behaviors __________ us.

Reinforce / Reward 

200

The process of translating information into a form in which the brain can use it, is a process known as what?

Encoding

200

In the Little Albert Experiment, what did John B. Watson condition Baby Albert to be afraid of? 

A White Rat (Associated with loud sound) 

200

Riley remembering the joy of skating on the pond at her house in Minnesota is an example of what kind of memory?

Flashbulb Memory 

200

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

300

What type of reinforcer is money?

Secondary 

300

Also called working-memory, this stage or the memory process will store information for 10-12 seconds before decay sets in or information is moved to long-term memory

Short-Term Memory 

300

When B.F. Skinner demonstrated that rats would navigate through a maze and push a lever expecting found, he showed that rats will learn through this type of reinforcement? 

Positive
300

Using the phrase "Roy G. Biv" to help you remember the colors of a rainbow is an example of using this concept to help with memory. 

Mnemonic Device 

300

What year did World War I start?

1914

400

Learning that remains hidden until it is needed, is called what?

Latent Learning 

400

What is the difference between Retroactive and Proactive Interference?

Retroactive causes newly stored information to replace older information, proactive caused older information to block the implementation of newer information 

400

What type of learning was demonstrated by the Bobo Experiment?

Observational 

400

If your approach to teaching little Timmy to get over his fear of swimming is to toss him into the pool without warning, your using an application of conditioning called this 

Flooding 

400

Which country has the most borders?

Russia

500

Giving little Timmy a sticker every 5th time he uses the potty correctly, is an example of what type of reinforcement schedule?

Fixed-Ratio

500

What is infantile amnesia?

People will not be able to remember anything before the age of 3

500

What concept of learning was applied to "Twiggy" the squirrel who learned how to water ski?

Operant Conditioning 

500

When applying Coca Cola Christmas ads to Classical Conditioning, the feelings associated with Christmas makeup which part of the Classical Conditioning formula?

Unconditioned Response (UCR)

500

What is the name of the famous Golf Tournament that takes place in Augusta, Georgia every April?

The Masters 

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