6_Chapter Test

AL Psychology
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Chapter Test 1 6: Learning
Instructions :
1. The test consists of 2 parts
2. Answer ALL questions
3. Marks distribution: Part I 65% of the subject mark ; Part II 35% of the
subject mark
Part I Definitions
1. Define all the following terms (examples are NOT necessary) [2 marks each]
(a) Classical conditioning
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(b) Operant conditioning
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(c) Higher order conditioning
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2. Distinguish the following terms (4 marks each)
(d) UCS and CS
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(e) UCR and CR
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(f) Stimulus discrimination and generation in classical conditioning

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(g) Negative reinforcement and punishment
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(h) Avoidance and escape learning
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Part 2 Multiple Choice (16 marks)
1. In the learning of a phobia, the two-factor model states that, first, there is _____
and, second, the _____.
A. positive reinforcement of a fear response; negative reinforcement of
avoidance (escape) behavior
B. negative reinforcement of a fear response; positive reinforcement of
avoidance (escape) behavior
C. operant conditioning of a fear response; classical conditioning of avoidance
(escape) behavior
D. classical conditioning of a fear response; operant conditioning of avoidance
(escape) behavior
2.Whenever I take the 101 to work, I always get stuck in a traffic jam. Now, I no
longer take the 101 to work. Getting stuck in a traffic jam is a _____ and taking the
101 to work is a(n) _____.
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A. negative reinforcement; operant response

B. negative reinforcement; discriminative stimulus
C. punishment; operant response
D. punishment; discriminative stimulus
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3. My dog has learned to push open the door of the cabinet in which his food is stored.
This is an example of
A. extinction.
B. spontaneous recovery.
C. classical conditioning.
D. operant conditioning.
4In classical conditioning, one knows that an association has formed when a(n)
_____ appears; in operant conditioning, one knows that an association has formed
when a(n) _____ appears.
A. conditioned stimulus; discriminative stimulus
B. unconditioned stimulus; reinforcement
C. conditioned response; operant response
D. unconditioned response; operant response
5. In which of the following ways does classical conditioning (CC) differ from
operant conditioning (OC)?
A. In OC, individuals are learning new reflexive behaviors, whereas in CC,
individuals are learning new habitual behaviors.
B. In OC, individuals learn an association between a response and the
consequence of that response, whereas in CC, individuals learn an association
between a stimulus and a second stimulus that follows it.
C. In CC, individuals respond to a stimulus, whereas in OC, individuals
respond to another response.
D. In CC, individuals learn an association between stimuli, whereas in OC,
individuals learn an association between responses.
6. The light switch in my bedroom stopped working recently. Now, when I flip up the
light switch, nothing happens. Over time, I have stopped flipping up the light switch.
In this example,
A. the operant response of flipping up the light switch has extinguished.
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B. the operant response of flipping up the light switch has been punished.
C. the positive reinforcement of flipping up the light switch has extinguished.
D. the positive reinforcement of flipping up the light switch has been punished.
7. When the light turns yellow at intersections with "red-light-running" cameras, I
often slam on my brakes in order to make sure that I don't get a ticket. In this example,
the light turning yellow is a(n)
A. conditioned stimulus.
B. unconditioned stimulus.
C. discriminative stimulus.
D. punishment.
8. When my cat hears our car turning into the driveway, he knows that, if he runs to
the front door, we will pet him. In this example, running to the front door is a(n)
_____, and petting the cat is a(n) _____.
A. operant response; discriminative stimulus
B. operant response; positive reinforcement
C. conditioned response; postive reinforcement
D. conditioned response; unconditioned stimulus

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