General Psychology
Learning
1. Every time someone flushes a toilet in the apartment building, the shower becomes very hot and
causes the person to jump back. Over time, the person begins to jump back automatically after hearing
the flush, before the water temperature changes. Identify the following.
Neutral Stimulus
Unconditioned Stimulus
Unconditioned Response
Conditioned Stimulus
Conditioned Response
2. What type of operant conditioning is Stewie using to get attention from his mom?
3. A reinforcer that acquires its positive value through experience is a(n) ___________ reinforcer.
Memory
4. Sensory memory has a _____ capacity and a_____ duration.
5. A few years ago, you had a boyfriend named Steve. Now, you have a new boyfriend named Stephen.
Because of _____, you sometimes call Stephen by Steve’s name.
Thinking, Intelligence, and Language
6. _____ are mental categories used to group objects, events, and characteristics.
Development
7. Gabriela’s mother practices the authoritative style of parenting. This suggests that Gabriela’s mother
______.
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