IOP1601 Q&A: Exam Questions ]7\and
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2018
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Questions from Past Exams and Assignments
Q&A have been answered with an explanation for each answer
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All Q have been compiled and the most commonly asked have
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1. repeat those behaviours that are needed in various situations,
support the theory.
1. behaviouristic
2. phenomenological
3. psychoanalytical
4. cognitive
5. trait
1 option 1 is correct.
Behaviourists‟ view of humankind is related to their belief that the
successful repetition of specific human behaviour regulates existence. This is
explained under the main assumptions of behaviourist theories
2. The cognitive perspective explains guilt as the consequence of .
1. not being able to construe the future.
2. not being able to master new experiences.
3. an attempt to hold on to an invalid construct.
4. the self being perceived as dislodged from the core self.
5. widespread changes in the core role.
1 is correct.
The cognitive perspective explains guilt as being departed from a sense of
who one is or as the self in essence being dislodged from the core self. This
happens when a person does not act in accordance with the beliefs or values
of the perceived core self
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3. Maggie used to nag her co-workers constantly to help her with her
administrative work. However, because nobody paid any attention to
her, she has stopped nagging them. Which process is evident in this
scenario?
1. Drive reduction
2. Habituation
3. Extinguishing
4. Situational influences
5. Partial reinforcement
3 is correct.
When certain behaviours no longer serve a purpose or are continually
discouraged, responses could be extinguished as indicated in this scenario
4. When Thabo prepares to go to school in the morning, he goes through
a sequence of reactions referred to as .
1. respondent behaviour
2. reinforcement
3. instrumental behaviour
4. operant behaviour
5. response tendencies
5 is correct
Response tendencies are acquired recurrent, consistent and often habitual
patterns of behaviour which people will use mostly in general or in specific
situations. Respondent behaviour is not relevant to the example because it
refers to responses to environmental stimuli. Instrumental or operant
behaviour is dependent on reinforcement, which facilitates certain responses
Assignments
2018
Notes & Memo’s 2018
,1|Page
Questions from Past Exams and Assignments
Q&A have been answered with an explanation for each answer
as to why it is correct.
All Q have been compiled and the most commonly asked have
been compiled into this Memo.
1. repeat those behaviours that are needed in various situations,
support the theory.
1. behaviouristic
2. phenomenological
3. psychoanalytical
4. cognitive
5. trait
1 option 1 is correct.
Behaviourists‟ view of humankind is related to their belief that the
successful repetition of specific human behaviour regulates existence. This is
explained under the main assumptions of behaviourist theories
2. The cognitive perspective explains guilt as the consequence of .
1. not being able to construe the future.
2. not being able to master new experiences.
3. an attempt to hold on to an invalid construct.
4. the self being perceived as dislodged from the core self.
5. widespread changes in the core role.
1 is correct.
The cognitive perspective explains guilt as being departed from a sense of
who one is or as the self in essence being dislodged from the core self. This
happens when a person does not act in accordance with the beliefs or values
of the perceived core self
, 2|Page
3. Maggie used to nag her co-workers constantly to help her with her
administrative work. However, because nobody paid any attention to
her, she has stopped nagging them. Which process is evident in this
scenario?
1. Drive reduction
2. Habituation
3. Extinguishing
4. Situational influences
5. Partial reinforcement
3 is correct.
When certain behaviours no longer serve a purpose or are continually
discouraged, responses could be extinguished as indicated in this scenario
4. When Thabo prepares to go to school in the morning, he goes through
a sequence of reactions referred to as .
1. respondent behaviour
2. reinforcement
3. instrumental behaviour
4. operant behaviour
5. response tendencies
5 is correct
Response tendencies are acquired recurrent, consistent and often habitual
patterns of behaviour which people will use mostly in general or in specific
situations. Respondent behaviour is not relevant to the example because it
refers to responses to environmental stimuli. Instrumental or operant
behaviour is dependent on reinforcement, which facilitates certain responses
