Question 1

Which of the following determines whether a new response learned through modeling will be repeated?

Accepted Answer

The likelihood of a new response learned through modeling being repeated is significantly influenced by whether the learner receives reinforcement or feedback for the modeled behavior. Positive reinforcement or feedback tends to increase the probability that the learned behavior will be repeated.

Question 2

In one classic experiment, children learned to hit a "Bo-Bo Clown" doll

Accepted Answer

Children learned to hit a "Bo-Bo Clown" doll by observing and imitating the aggressive behavior of an adult model, demonstrating social learning theory, not through operant or classical conditioning or as a method to release tension.

Question 3

In studies that looked at the association between violent video games and aggressiveness, the researchers found that

Accepted Answer

Research has indicated that factors such as competitiveness, difficulty, and pacing of video games can influence aggression levels in players, potentially as much as or more than the violent content itself. This suggests that the impact of video games on aggression is complex and not solely determined by the level of violence depicted.

Question 4

In a recent study, college students played either a violent action game (Conan)or a nonviolent racing game (Fuel)with both games being equally competitive, difficult, and fast-paced. The college students were then given the opportunity to aggress against their competitor. The results of this study showed that

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a recent study, college students played...

Question 5

Greg is trying to read the paper and is becoming very frustrated with his oldest child Tommy, who is making a lot of noise near him, so he "swats" Tommy on his rear end and tells him to be quiet. Later, Tommy is fussing at his younger brother for touching his toys. Greg tells Tommy to be nice to his brother. From the learning that took place in these two situations, Tommy will most likely

Accepted Answer

Tommy is likely to model the behavior he observed from his father, which is to use physical means (hitting) to express frustration or resolve conflicts.

Question 6

Through modeling of their parents, children often learn which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Children learn emotions, personality traits, fears, anxieties, attitudes, and bad habits through observing and modeling their parents.

Question 7

Regarding observational learning studies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning, as demonstrated in studies by Albert Bandura and others, shows that children can indeed learn attitudes, fears, emotions, or personality traits through modeling. This contradicts the statement in option A, making it false. Observational learning is a fundamental aspect of social learning theory, where individuals can learn new behaviors by observing others without direct experience.

Question 8

Children tend to act as if parents give them the message, "Do as I do, not as I say." This is because of the powerful effect of

Accepted Answer

Children often imitate the behaviors they observe in their parents, which is a process known as modeling. This highlights the importance of parents setting a good example through their actions.

Question 9

In one experiment, children watched either live models or films of a person or cartoon character hitting an inflatable doll ("Bo-Bo the Clown" doll). What happened when they had the opportunity to play with the same doll?

Accepted Answer

This experiment refers to Albert Bandura's Bobo doll experiment, which demonstrated that children are likely to imitate aggressive behaviors observed in others, whether those others are live models or characters in films.

Question 10

Regarding observational learning, or modeling, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning, or modeling, is not exclusive to humans; many mammals and other species also have the capacity for observational learning. This is evident in various studies, including those on primates and other animals, showing they can learn behaviors from observing their peers or parents.

Question 11

Typical TV viewers are exposed to massive doses of media violence, which tend to promote the development of aggression due to

Accepted Answer

Observational learning, a concept introduced by Albert Bandura, suggests that individuals can learn new behaviors by observing others. In the context of media violence, viewers, especially children, may imitate aggressive behaviors seen on TV, leading to an increase in aggression.

Question 12

A behavior that is learned by modeling or observation must be maintained by

Accepted Answer

Direct reinforcement or feedback of the behavior once it is modeled is essential for maintaining a behavior learned through observation or modeling. Without reinforcement or feedback, the behavior is less likely to be repeated and maintained over time.

Question 13

While Gabe was growing up, his father would get angry and yell and throw objects at the wall. As an adult now, Gabe also yells and throws objects when he gets angry. Gabe learned these behaviors through

Accepted Answer

Gabe learned these behaviors through modeling, which involves learning behaviors by observing and imitating others, in this case, his father.

Question 14

Regarding observational learning studies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning involves more than blind imitation; children and adults alike consider the context, outcomes, and other factors when deciding whether to imitate a behavior.

Question 15

Research suggests that children will usually model what parents

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that children are more likely to imitate the actions of their parents rather than their words. This phenomenon underscores the importance of parents setting a good example through their behavior.

Question 16

In an early study on video games, college students either played a very violent, difficult, highly competitive, fast-paced video game (Mortal Kombat)or an easier, less competitive, nonviolent, slower-paced game (PGA Tournament Golf)and then competed with another student (actually an actor)in a task that allowed aggression and retaliation to take place. In this study, which of the following students were more likely to exhibit aggression by punishing their competitor?

Accepted Answer

The college students who played Mortal Kombat, a violent, competitive game, were more likely to exhibit aggression afterward, according to the study's findings.

Question 17

Concerning the effects of video game and television on aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Statement C is false because repeated exposure to violence in video games and television is more likely to desensitize viewers to violence, making them less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others and potentially more accepting of or numb to violence in real life, not more negatively reactive or less prone to engaging in it.

Question 18

In Bandura's classic Bo-Bo doll experiment, most of the children imitated

Accepted Answer

Bandura's Bo-Bo doll experiment demonstrated that children imitated aggressive behavior regardless of whether the model was live, filmed, or a cartoon, showing that children learn social behavior such as aggression through the process of observation learning.

Question 19

Which of the following was NOT one of the findings of Bandura's classic Bo-Bo doll experiment?

Accepted Answer

Bandura's Bo-Bo doll experiment found that children imitated aggressive behaviors from live, filmed, and cartoon models, including adult models. The incorrect statement is that children did not imitate the filmed adult models, as they did imitate aggressive behaviors from all types of models presented to them.

Question 20

Children have been shown to imitate the violence portrayed in

Accepted Answer

Children have been shown to imitate violence from a variety of sources, including live and televised professional wrestling matches, rap music, and video games. These forms of media can influence behavior by providing aggressive models for children to copy.

Quiz 6: Conditioning and Learning

Which of the following determines whether a new response learned through modeling will be repeated?

In one classic experiment, children learned to hit a "Bo-Bo Clown" doll

In studies that looked at the association between violent video games and aggressiveness, the researchers found that

Through modeling of their parents, children often learn which of the following?

Regarding observational learning studies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Children tend to act as if parents give them the message, "Do as I do, not as I say." This is because of the powerful effect of

In one experiment, children watched either live models or films of a person or cartoon character hitting an inflatable doll ("Bo-Bo the Clown" doll) . What happened when they had the opportunity to play with the same doll?

Regarding observational learning, or modeling, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Typical TV viewers are exposed to massive doses of media violence, which tend to promote the development of aggression due to

A behavior that is learned by modeling or observation must be maintained by

While Gabe was growing up, his father would get angry and yell and throw objects at the wall. As an adult now, Gabe also yells and throws objects when he gets angry. Gabe learned these behaviors through

Regarding observational learning studies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Research suggests that children will usually model what parents

Concerning the effects of video game and television on aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In Bandura's classic Bo-Bo doll experiment, most of the children imitated

Which of the following was NOT one of the findings of Bandura's classic Bo-Bo doll experiment?

Children have been shown to imitate the violence portrayed in