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Practice Quiz: Chapter 07
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 07
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The series of Bobo doll studies conducted by Albert Bandura and his colleagues provide evidence that best supports which of the following learning-based theories?
a) Differential association
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b) Observational learning
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c) Operant conditioning
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d) Classical conditioning
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e) Reinforcement
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Hans Eysenck theorized that the human conscience develops as a result of which of the following?
a) Classical conditioning
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b) Observational learning
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c) Operant conditioning
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d) Differential association
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e) Reinforcement
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In observational learning, the initial stage of learning a criminal behaviour depends heavily on ________, while the latter stage of enacting and repeating that criminal behaviour depends more on ________.
a) reinforcement; classical conditioning
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b) classical conditioning; reinforcement
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c) cognitive processes; reinforcement
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d) reinforcement; cognitive processes
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e) cognitive processes; classical conditioning
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Someone who exhibits poor "conditionability" is likely to experience difficulty with which of the following learning process?
a) Operant conditioning
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b) Classical conditioning
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c) Differential association
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d) Observational learning
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e) Reinforcement
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According to Sutherland's theory of differential association, the view that it is important that we follow the rules, otherwise we would live in chaos, is an example of which of the following?
a) Minimizing definition
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b) Positive definition
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c) Neutralizing definition
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d) Negative definition
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e) Differential definitions
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Murdering a blackmailer so the killer no longer has to pay money to the victim is an example of which of the following?
a) Positive reinforcement
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b) Negative reinforcement
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c) Extinction
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d) Positive punishment
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e) Negative punishment
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Reinforcing every appropriate response is a ________ reinforcement schedule, whereas reinforcing some, but not every appropriate response is a ________ reinforcement schedule.
a) constant; periodic
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b) regular; irregular
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c) consistent; inconsistent
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d) steady; undetermined
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e) continuous; intermittent
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In Sutherland's differential association theory, the modality of priority reflects which of the following?
a) Associations that account for a large proportion of a person's time are more influential.
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b) Recently formed, new associations are more influential.
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c) Associations with a high rate of contact are more influential.
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d) Associations formed early in life are more influential.
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e) Associations that are meaningful and enjoyable are more influential.
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Gustav sees a friend successfully shoplift a chocolate bar from a convenience store and so he decides to try it too. What is this an example of?
a) Social reinforcement
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b) Direct reinforcement
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c) Negative reinforcement
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d) Vicarious reinforcement
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e) Observational reinforcement
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Which of the following statements accurately describes Akers' (2009) differential association-reinforcement theory?
a) A person's social associations are thought to act as discriminative stimuli.
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b) A person begins life behaviourally neutral with no pre-existing tendencies toward prosocial or antisocial behaviour.
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c) It incorporates classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.
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d) Criminal behaviour rarely occurs without prior exposure to procriminal associates.
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e) All of the above
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