Compare and contrast stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination as they would
apply to disordered or bizarre behavior patterns. Define your terms and give a real-world
example.
What will be an ideal response?
The students' answer should include definitions of the two key terms and an attempt at
application. The exceptional answer will depict chance conditioning.
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A pediatric nurse strokes the bottom of a newborn's foot, and the toes fan upward. Which reflex was elicited, and what does it tell us about the baby's health?
a) The startle response tells us the baby may have a hearing deficit. b) The Moro reflex suggests the baby needs immediate medical attention. c) The Babinski reflex suggests the baby has a normal central nervous system. d) The rooting reflex tells us the baby probably suffered central nervous system damage.
As an African American, Sanyu is aware of the negative stereotypes regarding racial differences in intelligence. If he experiences stereotype threat while taking an intelligence test, it is likely that:
a. Sanyu's self-conscious awareness of the stereotype may worsen his test performance. b. Sanyu's test score will be unaffected, but he will feel uncomfortable throughout the test. c. Sanyu's awareness of the stereotype will motivate him to excel on the test. d. Sanyu will return the test to the administrator completely blank.