Exam 2 Prep

Learning can only happen intentionally.

Psychologists define _____ as the capacity to solve problems, adapt to the environment, and learn from experience.

The variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement is the most resistant to extinction.

Mental representations of categories of objects, situations, or ideas that share common features are called:

A white, teacup poodle is an example of a ________, whereas an animal is an example of a ______________.

Some memories can be retrieved from storage even if they were never encoded.

Grouping pieces of information together to expand the capacity of short-term memories is called:

"My instructor's name is Aaron Aguilar-Bonnette" is an example of a(n) _____ memory.

Operant conditioning involves forming associations between:

__________ memory refers to visual impressions that last for less than a second.

The tendency to better remember the first and the last items on a presented list of information is called what?

_____ concepts are defined by general, often imprecise characteristics.

In classical conditioning, how are the original neutral stimulus and the conditioned stimulus (CS) related?

Spanking a child is a type of negative punishment for the child.

Being able to talk and walk at the same time without fully concentrating on walking is an example of:

Forming subgoals to help achieve a larger, overall goal would be an example of a(n):

"During Psych 105, we listened to Jaws music to display classical conditioning" is an example of a(n) _____ memory.

During acquisition trials of classical conditioning (i.e., before learning has been accomplished):