PSYC 3320 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is Kimble's definition of learning? - Answers- A relatively permanent change in
behavioral potential due to practice
How is the Hilgard Bower definition a change from Kimbel's definition? - Answers- But
not due to:
1. Native response tendencies (Instincts)
2. Maturation- due to physical development
3. Temporary states- under the influence, accident
What are the central features of the behaviorist approach to psychology? - Answers-
Focus on observable entry such as environmental stimuli or observable responses
What are the essential features of the information processing perspective? - Answers-
Mental processes are like the workings of the computer so ability to take something
outside of the world and allow it to work internally
What is habituation? - Answers- Responding decreases due to overstimulation
What is the difference between habituation and fatigue? - Answers- Both involve
decrease responding / fatigue is a general state
What is the relationship between the intensity of the stimulus and habituation -
Answers-
What effect does stimulus variability have on habituation - Answers-
Is sensitization or habituation the more general state - Answers- Sensitization is a
general state
Is sensitization or habituation stimulus specific - Answers- Habituation is stimulus for
Describe the Habituation curve - Answers- Response strength is decreased as stimulus
is repeated
Describe the sensitization curve - Answers- Respond strength is increased as stimulus
is repeated
Which is easily habituated: the neutral stimulus or the unconditioned stimulus -
Answers-
Which is easily sensitized the neutral stimulus or the unconditioned stimulus - Answers-
What is classical extinction and how do we obtain it - Answers- CS without US
What is Kimble's definition of learning? - Answers- A relatively permanent change in
behavioral potential due to practice
How is the Hilgard Bower definition a change from Kimbel's definition? - Answers- But
not due to:
1. Native response tendencies (Instincts)
2. Maturation- due to physical development
3. Temporary states- under the influence, accident
What are the central features of the behaviorist approach to psychology? - Answers-
Focus on observable entry such as environmental stimuli or observable responses
What are the essential features of the information processing perspective? - Answers-
Mental processes are like the workings of the computer so ability to take something
outside of the world and allow it to work internally
What is habituation? - Answers- Responding decreases due to overstimulation
What is the difference between habituation and fatigue? - Answers- Both involve
decrease responding / fatigue is a general state
What is the relationship between the intensity of the stimulus and habituation -
Answers-
What effect does stimulus variability have on habituation - Answers-
Is sensitization or habituation the more general state - Answers- Sensitization is a
general state
Is sensitization or habituation stimulus specific - Answers- Habituation is stimulus for
Describe the Habituation curve - Answers- Response strength is decreased as stimulus
is repeated
Describe the sensitization curve - Answers- Respond strength is increased as stimulus
is repeated
Which is easily habituated: the neutral stimulus or the unconditioned stimulus -
Answers-
Which is easily sensitized the neutral stimulus or the unconditioned stimulus - Answers-
What is classical extinction and how do we obtain it - Answers- CS without US
