Study Questions Number 15 Chapter 7. Learning and conditioning (244-265)

Student Name _____________________ Date due: 10-13-04 Introduction to Psychology 101 Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.

1.	What procedure produces a fixed-ratio schedule? What effect does the fixed-ratio schedule have on behavior? Describe the characteristic pattern of responding over time. (246-247)
2.	What procedure produces a variable-ratio schedule? What effect does the variable-ratio schedule have on behavior? Describe the characteristic pattern of responding over time. (246-247)
3.	What procedure produces a fixed-interval schedule? What effect does the fixed-interval schedule have on behavior? Describe the characteristic pattern of responding over time. (246-247)
4.	What procedure produces a variable-interval schedule? What effect does the variable-interval schedule have on behavior? Describe the characteristic pattern of responding over time. (247)
5.	The tests in this class are on what schedule of reinforcement. What is a problem with using this schedule? (246-247)
6.	Be able to define shaping.and describe how it is used. (248)
7.	Under what circumstances is punishment effective? (252)
8.	Under what six circumstances does punishment fail? (252-253)
	When punishment must be used, what three guidelines should be kept in mind? (253)
9.	Under what two circumstances does reinforcement not work? Explain. (254-255)
10.	What is latent learning? When does latent learning occur? What is acquired in latent learning? (257-258)
	What effects does media violence have on behavior? What are the social consequences? (260-261)
11.	What are some things to keep in mind if you want to modify someone's behavior? (262-263)