Question : 101.A “scalloped” response pattern typical of which type of reinforcement : 1231228

101.A “scalloped” response pattern is typical of which type of reinforcement schedule?

A)fixed-ratio

B)fixed-interval

C)variable-ratio

D)variable-interval

E)continuous

102.Helena has learned that she gets motion sickness easily. If Helena takes medicine before a boat ride so she doesn’t get sea sick, she is demonstrating

A)avoidance learning.

B)a phobia.

C)stimulus discrimination.

D)escape learning.

E)shaping.

103.Paul has turned to alcohol in order to flee from the problems in his marriage.  We can explain his behavior as a form of

A)superstitious behavior.

B)escape learning.

C)latent learning.

D)insight learning.

E)observational learning.

104.Rosa has learned to bring an umbrella with her on overcast days, explaining “I don’t want to get wet if it rains.” We can explain her behavior as a form of

A)superstitious behavior.

B)escape learning.

C)latent learning.

D)avoidance learning.

E)observational learning.

105.Chris has been experiencing a number of problems on the job. In order to get away from his problems for a while, Chris regularly drinks heavily in the evening, after work. We can be explain this behavior as a form of

A) escape learning

B) avoidance learning

C) positive reinforcement

D) negative reinforcement

E) punishment

106. When Sara misbehaves, her parents respond by not allowing her to watch TV for a certain amount of time.   Her parents are using which method of discipline?

A) escape learning

B) avoidance learning

C) negative reinforcement

D) positive reinforcement

E) punishment

107.Regarding punishment, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Psychologists and pediatricians encourage parents not to rely on punishment as a primary means of discipline.

B)Punishment can involve the presentation of an unpleasant stimulus.

C)Punishment can involve the removal of a reinforcing stimulus.

D)Punishment can be considered the flip side of reinforcement.

E)Negative reinforcement is the technical term for punishment.

108.In operant conditioning, positive reinforcement ______ the likelihood of repeating a response, negative reinforcement ______ the likelihood of repeating a response, and punishment ______ the likelihood of repeating a response.

A)strengthens; weakens; weakens

B)strengthens; strengthens; strengthens

C)weakens; strengthens; strengthens

D)strengthens; weakens; strengthens

E)strengthens; strengthens; weakens

109.Amita was just grounded by her parents. She is not allowed to use her computer or cell phone, or watch television. Which method of punishment are Amita’s parents using?

A)token economy

B)removal of a reinforcer

C)verbal reprimand

D)time-out

E)removal of a negative reinforce

110.Based on research presented in the text, which of the following is the best recommendation for disciplining children?

A)Rely mostly on reinforcement.

B)Avoid reinforcement; rely mostly on punishment to achieve faster effects.

C)Use only punishment.

D)Use only reinforcement.

E)Try to balance the use of reinforcement and punishment.