Deck 8: Learning, Ethology, and Language Processes

Question 1

Behaviorists thought that psychology could become a science like physics, and all that should be studied was:

A) Thoughts
B) Emotions
C) Observable behaviour
D) Consciousness
E) The inner psyche

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of Watson's findings on the conditioning of phobias is often overlooked?

A) Generalization
B) Counterconditioning
C) Discrimination
D) Temporal contiguity
E) Evolutionary relevance

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Habituation can be linked to a reduction in which neurotransmitter?

A) Glutamate
B) Serotonin
C) Dopamine
D) Acetylcholine
E) Adrenaline

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Partial reinforcement, which is programmed based on the number of responses before reinforcement is given, is called:

A) Time delay
B) Ratio
C) Interval
D) Time lapse
E) Intermittent

Question 5

When does imprinting usually occur?

A) First 18-36 hours after birth
B) First 30-48 hours after birth
C) First 3 days after birth
D) First 4 days after birth
E) First 3 days after birth

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a factor in play according to Burghardt (2005)?

A) Spontaneous
B) Pleasurable
C) Repetitive
D) Exaggerated movements
E) Relieves stress

Question 7

Which two aspects of behavior do mirror neurons provide us with an understanding of?

A) What and when
B) When and why
C) What and why
D) Where and why
E) Where and what

Question 8

Which is the first sense to be fully developed
Before birth?

A) Sight
B) Touch
C) Smell
D) Taste
E) Hearing

Question 9

At what age do children lose the ability to distinguish sounds in any language?

A) 6-12 months
B) 12-18 months
C) 18-24 months
D) 24-36 months
E) 36-48 months

Question 10

Approximately how many words to children understand at 12 months?

A) 20
B) 50
C) 100
D) 120
E) 150

Question 11

Which of these is NOT one of the five factors identified in language?

A) Productive
B) Regular
C) Linear
D) Spontaneous
E) Arbitrary

Question 12

What has Dunbar suggested is used instead of language in other species?

A) Mating
B) Dancing
C) Grooming
D) Fighting
E) Singing