Learning-Operant Conditioning (CBSE-NET (UGC) Psychology (Paper-II & Paper-III)): Questions 17 - 21 of 50
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Question number: 17
» Learning » Operant Conditioning
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Any stimulus that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated is called a:
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | response |
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| b. | Cue |
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| c. | reinforcer |
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| d. | Situational stimulus |
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Question number: 18
» Learning » Operant Conditioning
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Mrs. Jolly, an English teacher, gives simple quizzes to her students every marking period. What kind of reinforcement is this?
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | Fixed interval schedule of reinforcement |
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| b. | Interval ratio schedule of reinforcement |
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| c. | Fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement |
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| d. | Variable interval schedule of reinforcement |
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Question number: 19
» Learning » Operant Conditioning
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Schedules of reinforcement maintain your behavior. Which of the following schedules of reinforcement can be explained by this example: Calling a friend and getting a busy signal because the friend is frequently on the phone?
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | Fixed variable |
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| b. | Variable interval |
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| c. | Fixed interval |
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| d. | Fixed ratio |
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Question number: 20
» Learning » Operant Conditioning
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Thorndike’s law of effect neglects the inner drives or motives that make learners pursue the “satisfying state, ” allowing learners to reach their goals. Who agreed with this statement?
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | Kohler |
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| b. | Watson |
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| c. | Tolman |
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| d. | Skinner |
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Question number: 21
» Learning » Operant Conditioning
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Positive reinforcement ________ the rate of responding; Negative reinforcement ________ the rate of responding:
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | Decreases; increases |
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| b. | Increases; decreases |
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| c. | Neutral; decreases |
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| d. | Decreases; decreases |
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