Which type of learning tends to lead to a better understanding of new or unusual problems?
a. latent learning
b. discovery learning
c. response chaining
d. rote learning
ANSWER: b
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As Garrett is learning cross-country skiing, he repeats to himself, "left arm, right foot, right arm, left foot.". Regarding Garrett's verbalization, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Garrett is using verbal rules to back up his motor learning. b. Garrett is using this verbalization to clear his mind and to relax him as he performs this skill. c. Garrett's verbalizations will be most helpful in the early phases of skill learning. d. As Garrett's skill becomes more automated, his internal speech may actually get in the way of his performing the skill.
Which of the following chemicals in the nervous system is considered a neurotransmitter?
a. Glutamate b. Melatonin c. Testosterone d. Progesterone
A student is interrupted while making notes for a test on neurotransmitter substances. When he returns to the task, he makes a mistake. Can you see the error?
a. norepinephrine - depression b. dopamine - schizophrenia c. dopamine - Parkinson's disease d. norepinephrine - botulism
What is heritability and what factors influence it?
What will be an ideal response?