Quiz-ch. 5&6

Question 1

______ is the initial learning stage in classical conditioning that pairs a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.

Answer 1

Acquisition

Question 2

A dog has been conditioned to salivate to a bell of a certain tone. A bell with a slightly different tone is sounded and the dog does not salivate. This is an example of:

Answer 2

Stimulus discrimination

Question 3

John sits in the back of the classroom and propels spitballs at other students. The teacher notices this and harshly reprimands John. John increases his spitball behavior. This is an example of:

Answer 3

Positive reinforcement

Question 4

Grouping or combining information into larger meaningful units as a way of improving the efficiency of one’s short-term memory is called:_____

Answer 4

Chunking

Question 5

Lasting images or virtual snapshots that are frozen in memory at times of personal tragedy, personal happiness, or other significant events are called_______ memories

Answer 5

Flashbulb