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Chapter 9 Quiz
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Question 1
Which of the following is a method for obtaining generalization gradients?
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Question 2
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Generalization Gradients - p. 202
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Detection trials
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Probe trials
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Inquiry trials
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Scrutiny trials
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Pavlov believed that generalization gradients are ___________.
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Generalization Gradients - p. 202
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acquired
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learned
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innate
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fixed
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Question 3
Advocates that believe animals can learn about two different stimuli based on different
shades of color would be a proponent of which of the following theories?
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Question 4
Is Stimulus Control Absolute Or Relational? - p. 206
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Relational theory
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Absolute theory
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Discriminative theory
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Relative theory
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In intradimensional training, what did Kenneth Spence propose?
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Is Stimulus Control Absolute Or Relational? - p. 207
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An excitatory generalization gradient develops around the S-
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A stimulus generalization gradient develops around the S+
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A prohibitory gradient develops around the S+
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An inhibitory gradient develops around the S-
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Question 5
Gutman's experiment used a type of successive discrimination procedure known as
________ and provides a good example of _________.
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Behavioral Contrast - p. 209
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multiple schedule, behavioral contrast
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intermediate schedule, performance contrast
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alternating schedule, observational contrast
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sequential schedule, behavioral contrast
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Question 6
Which of the following is a correct statement about Terrace's errorless discrimination
learning?
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Question 7
"Errorless" Discrimination Learning - p. 212
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S- would remain on for 3 minutes at a time at first.
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S- was presented later in the training procedure.
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S- was an illuminated green key from a dark key fading to a dimly
lit green key.
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S- is presented within 30 seconds.
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What can difficulty in switching choices in a discrimination reversal task indicate?
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Transfer Of Learning And Learning Sets - p. 215
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Malnutrition
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Inadequate reinforcer
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Psychological disorder
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Discriminatory behavior
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Question 8
Which of the following is not one of Rosch's three important characteristics of natural
categories?
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Concept Learning - pp. 215-216
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Question 9
People tend to agree about which examples are central and which
are peripheral.
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When people are asked to list the members of various categories,
they list peripheral issues more frequently.
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People take longer to decide that peripheral examples are
members of the category.
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When people are asked to list the members of various categories,
they list central issues more frequently.
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Not allowing oneself to eat snacks in front of the television would be an example ________.
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Stimulus Control In Behavior Modification - p. 222
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stimulus saturation
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stimulus control
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behavioral minding
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limiting effect
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Which of the following would be most effective in combating insomnia?
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Stimulus Control In Behavior Modification - p. 222
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Leave the bedroom and return when you feel sleepy
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Read in bed before going to sleep
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Remain in bed watching television until you fall asleep
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Have a snack before going to sleep
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