Psychology 101
3 MAXE · 101 YSP
Ψ Department of Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY
EST. 2026
UNDERSTANDING MIND · BEHAVIOR · SCIENCE
psych 101 exam 3
C L A SS I C A L CO N D I T I O N I N G · O P E RA N T CO N D I T I O N I N G · M E M O RY SYST E M S
COURSE CODE PSY 101 PROGRAM Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of
Science — Psychology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE psych 101 exam 3
TOTAL QUESTIONS 56 Questions COURSE TITLE Introduction to Psychology
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover classical conditioning, operant conditioning, reinforcement schedules, memory
systems, and brain structures involved in memory.
▸ Understanding key terminology, experimental paradigms, and theoretical distinctions is emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for self-assessment.
▸ All content reflects PSY 101 Exam 3 learning objectives.
, SECTION I — CONDITIONING, REINFORCEMENT &
Questions 1 – 56
MEMORY
1. The cerebellum is involved in ________ memory and motor skills.
A. episodic
B. semantic
C. procedural
D. emotional
CORRECT ANSWER C
RATIONALE The cerebellum is critical for procedural memory — implicit memories for motor
skills, coordination, and classical conditioning of motor responses. The
hippocampus handles explicit memories; the amygdala processes emotional
memories.
2. Positive punishment involves ________ to ________ behavior.
A. adding something pleasant; increase
B. removing something unpleasant; increase
C. adding something unpleasant; decrease
D. removing something pleasant; decrease
CORRECT ANSWER C
RATIONALE Positive punishment decreases behavior by presenting an aversive stimulus (e.g.,
scolding). Positive reinforcement (A) adds pleasant to increase. Negative
reinforcement (B) removes unpleasant to increase. Negative punishment (D)
removes pleasant to decrease.
, 3. A fixed ratio (FR) schedule provides reinforcement after a ________.
A. set number of responses
B. unpredictable number of responses
C. fixed amount of time
D. random amount of time
CORRECT ANSWER A
RATIONALE FR schedules deliver reinforcement after a specific number of responses (e.g., FR-
5 = reinforcement after every 5th response). VR (B) is unpredictable number. FI (C)
is fixed time. VI (D) is random time.
4. Short-term memory is best described as a ________.
A. very brief storage of sensory information lasting milliseconds to seconds
B. temporary storage system for limited information
C. relatively permanent storage of information with unlimited capacity
D. unconscious memory for skills and procedures
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Short-term memory holds a limited amount of information (about 7±2 items) for
approximately 20–30 seconds without rehearsal. Sensory memory (A) is briefer.
Long-term memory (C) is permanent. Implicit memory (D) is unconscious.
5. Extinction in classical conditioning occurs when ________.
A. the CS is repeatedly presented without the US, causing the CR to weaken
B. a new neutral stimulus is introduced
C. the US is presented before the CS
D. the CR becomes stronger than the UR
CORRECT ANSWER A
RATIONALE Extinction is the gradual weakening and disappearance of the CR when the CS is
repeatedly presented without the US. It does not erase the original learning —
spontaneous recovery demonstrates this.
3 MAXE · 101 YSP
Ψ Department of Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY
EST. 2026
UNDERSTANDING MIND · BEHAVIOR · SCIENCE
psych 101 exam 3
C L A SS I C A L CO N D I T I O N I N G · O P E RA N T CO N D I T I O N I N G · M E M O RY SYST E M S
COURSE CODE PSY 101 PROGRAM Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of
Science — Psychology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE psych 101 exam 3
TOTAL QUESTIONS 56 Questions COURSE TITLE Introduction to Psychology
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover classical conditioning, operant conditioning, reinforcement schedules, memory
systems, and brain structures involved in memory.
▸ Understanding key terminology, experimental paradigms, and theoretical distinctions is emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for self-assessment.
▸ All content reflects PSY 101 Exam 3 learning objectives.
, SECTION I — CONDITIONING, REINFORCEMENT &
Questions 1 – 56
MEMORY
1. The cerebellum is involved in ________ memory and motor skills.
A. episodic
B. semantic
C. procedural
D. emotional
CORRECT ANSWER C
RATIONALE The cerebellum is critical for procedural memory — implicit memories for motor
skills, coordination, and classical conditioning of motor responses. The
hippocampus handles explicit memories; the amygdala processes emotional
memories.
2. Positive punishment involves ________ to ________ behavior.
A. adding something pleasant; increase
B. removing something unpleasant; increase
C. adding something unpleasant; decrease
D. removing something pleasant; decrease
CORRECT ANSWER C
RATIONALE Positive punishment decreases behavior by presenting an aversive stimulus (e.g.,
scolding). Positive reinforcement (A) adds pleasant to increase. Negative
reinforcement (B) removes unpleasant to increase. Negative punishment (D)
removes pleasant to decrease.
, 3. A fixed ratio (FR) schedule provides reinforcement after a ________.
A. set number of responses
B. unpredictable number of responses
C. fixed amount of time
D. random amount of time
CORRECT ANSWER A
RATIONALE FR schedules deliver reinforcement after a specific number of responses (e.g., FR-
5 = reinforcement after every 5th response). VR (B) is unpredictable number. FI (C)
is fixed time. VI (D) is random time.
4. Short-term memory is best described as a ________.
A. very brief storage of sensory information lasting milliseconds to seconds
B. temporary storage system for limited information
C. relatively permanent storage of information with unlimited capacity
D. unconscious memory for skills and procedures
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Short-term memory holds a limited amount of information (about 7±2 items) for
approximately 20–30 seconds without rehearsal. Sensory memory (A) is briefer.
Long-term memory (C) is permanent. Implicit memory (D) is unconscious.
5. Extinction in classical conditioning occurs when ________.
A. the CS is repeatedly presented without the US, causing the CR to weaken
B. a new neutral stimulus is introduced
C. the US is presented before the CS
D. the CR becomes stronger than the UR
CORRECT ANSWER A
RATIONALE Extinction is the gradual weakening and disappearance of the CR when the CS is
repeatedly presented without the US. It does not erase the original learning —
spontaneous recovery demonstrates this.
