Test 2

Question 1

Plateau

Answer 1

period of little to no progress

Question 2

Chunking

Answer 2

grouping similar subjects together for learning purposes

Question 3

Short Term memory

Answer 3

memory retained for a short period of time

Question 4

fixed ratio reinforcement

Answer 4

reward after fixed number

Question 5

fixed interval reinforcement

Answer 5

reward after specific time

Question 6

punishment

Answer 6

consequence of an action that doesn’t necessarily motivate a change in behavior

Question 7

classical conditioning

Answer 7

learning that occurs when a subject responds in a desired manner to a neutral stimulus that has repeatedly been presented along with an unconditioned stimulus

Question 8

positive reinforcement

Answer 8

positive response in order to reinforce and encourage desirable behavior

Question 9

operant conditioning

Answer 9

learning that occurs through rewards and punishments

Question 10

distributed practice

Answer 10

separate practice sessions separated by a break

Question 11

proactive inhibition

Answer 11

interference of old learning with new

Question 12

retroactive inhibition

Answer 12

new learning interferes with old

Question 13

overlearning

Answer 13

studying materials more thoroughly over longer periods of time even if you know it by heart

Question 14

long term memory

Answer 14

information stored for an unlimited time

Question 15

perception

Answer 15

organizing and interpreting sensory information into meaningful experiences

Question 16

negative reinforcement

Answer 16

a response to a behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus

Question 17

sensation

Answer 17

stimulation of sensory receptors and the transmission of information to the brain

Question 18

interest test

Answer 18

test over your interests, your likes and dislikes

Question 19

creativity

Answer 19

non-routine solution seeking

Question 20

massed practice

Answer 20

a practice session with no breaks

Question 21

variable ratio

Answer 21

reward after varying number

Question 22

variable interval

Answer 22

reward after varying time

Question 23

intelligence

Answer 23

ability to acquire new ideas, behavior, and to adapt to new situations- evolve

Question 24

aptitude test

Answer 24

potential ability at a skill or field of knowledge

Question 25

achievement test

Answer 25

skill level accomplishment or actual knowledge in a specific area

Question 26

central nervous system

Answer 26

the brain and spinal cord

Question 27

peripheral nervous system

Answer 27

all the nerves distributed throughout the rest of the body