Learning that occurs not as a result of a purposeful attempt but as a by-product of performing a task is ___________ learning

a. implicit c. associative
b. accidental d. incidental


Answer: d

Psychology

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Suppose the correlation between Behaviors X and Y is +.90 This means that:

a. as Behavior X increases, Behavior Y would be expected to decrease b. as Behavior X increases, Behavior Y would be expected to increase c. as Behavior X decreases, Behavior Y would be expected to increase d. there is no predictable relationship between Behavior X and Behavior Y

Psychology

An investigator conducts an experiment involving the effects of three levels of a drug on memory. Subjects are randomly assigned to one of three conditions. A different drug level is administered in each condition. Memory is measured 10 minutes after each subject receives the drug. The following scores are recorded. The higher the score, the better the memory. MSbetween = _________

a. 48.250 c. 51.254 b. 50.145 d. 45.750

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A monkey learns that given three differently shaped boxes (square, round, and triangular), food will always be found under the round box. Once this learning has occurred, the monkey only looks under the round box for food, ignoring the other boxes

This exemplifies the principle of ______. a. cognitive maps c. learning sets b. insight d. contingency theory

Psychology

Phonology refers to the

A) meaning of words. B) arrangement of words and phrases. C) production of vocal sounds. D) uses of language.

Psychology