PSYC 2008
Learning
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
1. Which of the following best describes classical conditioning?
a) Learning through active
... [Show More] engagement with the environment
b) Learning through the association between a neutral stimulus and an
unconditioned stimulus
c) Learning through the process of observing others
d) Learning through the consequences of one's actions
Answer: b) Learning through the association between a neutral stimulus
and an unconditioned stimulus
Rationale: Classical conditioning involves learning through the
association of two stimuli, where a neutral stimulus becomes associated
with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.
2. Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?
a) A child learns to fear dogs after being bitten by one
b) A student studies hard to avoid failing an exam
c) A baby imitates the facial expressions of their mother
d) A person feels anxious when they encounter a spider
Answer: b) A student studies hard to avoid failing an exam
Rationale: Operant conditioning involves learning through the
consequences of one's actions. In this case, the student's behavior of
studying hard is influenced by the consequence of avoiding a negative
outcome (failing the exam).
3. Memory is defined as:
a) The process of learning through active engagement with the
environment
b) The ability to retain and recall information and experiences
c) The process of acquiring new knowledge through observing others
d) The emotional response associated with certain stimuli
Answer: b) The ability to retain and recall information and experiences
Rationale: Memory refers to the cognitive processes involved in encoding,
storing, and retrieving information or experiences. It involves the ability to
retain and recall information over time.
4. Which type of memory is responsible for storing information about
personally experienced events?
a) Procedural memory
b) Semantic memory
c) Working memory
d) Episodic memory
Answer: d) Episodic memory
Rationale: Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory that involves
the storage of personally experienced events or episodes. It allows
individuals to recall specific details about their experiences.
5. What is the primary process involved in encoding information into
memory?
a) Retrieval
b) Consolidation
c) Decoding
d) Priming [Show Less]