PCN-107 final exam GCU Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
Identify the assumptions of behavioral model - ANSWER-all behavior is learned
Identify the key theorists of classical and operant conditioning - ANSWER-ivan
pavlov
john watson
bf skinner
albert bandura
Identify the primary differences between classical and operant conditioning -
ANSWER-classical is associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while
operant conditioning is about associating a voluntary behavior and a consequence
Positive reinforcement - ANSWER-adding something to increase a behavior
Negative reinforcement: - ANSWER-taking something away to increase a behavior
Positive punishment: - ANSWER-adding something to decrease a behavior
Negative punishment: - ANSWER-taking something away to decrease a behavior
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, Explain what a reinforcement schedule is: - ANSWER-the precise rules that are
used to present (or to remove) reinforcers (or punishers) following a specified
operant behavior (interval, ratio...)
Define extinction: - ANSWER-the gradual weakening of a conditioned response
that results in the behavior decreasing or disappearing (goes away entirely)
what is shaping? - ANSWER-Shaping modifies behavior by reinforcing behaviors
that progressive approximate the target behavior
What is the BoBo Doll experiment? - ANSWER-The aim of his bobo doll studies
were to investigate if social behaviors (like aggression) can be learned by
observation and imitation.
What are the advantages of a token reward system? - ANSWER-reward system
used in behavior modification programs. It involves providing tangible rewards
(tokens, food, stickers, etc.) for positive behaviors. The underlying premise is
reinforcing the desirable behavior.
advantage: allows for immediate enforcement while delaying the actual reward
What were children most likely to imitate the behavior of a model: - ANSWER-the
behavior was rewarded
the person matched their gender
strengths of behavior therapy - ANSWER-evaluating behavior therapy (treating
disorders, phobias, etc.)
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Identify the assumptions of behavioral model - ANSWER-all behavior is learned
Identify the key theorists of classical and operant conditioning - ANSWER-ivan
pavlov
john watson
bf skinner
albert bandura
Identify the primary differences between classical and operant conditioning -
ANSWER-classical is associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while
operant conditioning is about associating a voluntary behavior and a consequence
Positive reinforcement - ANSWER-adding something to increase a behavior
Negative reinforcement: - ANSWER-taking something away to increase a behavior
Positive punishment: - ANSWER-adding something to decrease a behavior
Negative punishment: - ANSWER-taking something away to decrease a behavior
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, Explain what a reinforcement schedule is: - ANSWER-the precise rules that are
used to present (or to remove) reinforcers (or punishers) following a specified
operant behavior (interval, ratio...)
Define extinction: - ANSWER-the gradual weakening of a conditioned response
that results in the behavior decreasing or disappearing (goes away entirely)
what is shaping? - ANSWER-Shaping modifies behavior by reinforcing behaviors
that progressive approximate the target behavior
What is the BoBo Doll experiment? - ANSWER-The aim of his bobo doll studies
were to investigate if social behaviors (like aggression) can be learned by
observation and imitation.
What are the advantages of a token reward system? - ANSWER-reward system
used in behavior modification programs. It involves providing tangible rewards
(tokens, food, stickers, etc.) for positive behaviors. The underlying premise is
reinforcing the desirable behavior.
advantage: allows for immediate enforcement while delaying the actual reward
What were children most likely to imitate the behavior of a model: - ANSWER-the
behavior was rewarded
the person matched their gender
strengths of behavior therapy - ANSWER-evaluating behavior therapy (treating
disorders, phobias, etc.)
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