Research on Cognitive Learning in Animals Indicates That ________

question 167

Multiple Choice

Research on cognitive learning in animals indicates that ________.

• A) only mammals are capable of vicarious learning
• B) a wide range of animals and even some insects are capable of vicarious learning
• C) only primates are capable of vicarious learning
• D) only humans are capable of vicarious learning

Recognize the influence of television and media on behavior through modeling.

Identify key figures and their contributions to the understanding of learning and behavior.

Differentiate between various learning theories (e.g., classical conditioning, observational learning, latent learning, shaping).

Comprehend the implications of inconsistency between verbal statements and actions on observed behavior.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement Effect

The tendency for a response that is reinforced after some, but not all, correct responses to be very resistant to extinction.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is performed, leading to faster acquisition of the behavior.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which every occurrence of the instrumental response (desired response) is followed by the reinforcer.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, encouraging a pause after receiving the reward and a higher rate of response as the time for the next reward approaches.