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2. The neural element of operant conditioning is...

  • Involuntary reactions
  • Evolutionary mechanisms
  • The pleasure centres in the brain
  • Cognitive thinking

3. If a behaviour is reinforced regularly, which of the following can still override it?

  • Evolutionary instincts
  • Rational thinking
  • Superstitious behaviours
  • The pleasure centres in the brain

4. A dog that performs a trick is given a treat. What is this an example of?

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Negative punishment
  • Negative reinforcement
  • Positive punishment

5. What is the law of effect?

  • The consequences of our actions have an effect on our behaviour
  • Behaviours followed by unsatisfying events are repeated, behaviours followed by pleasant events are less likely to be repeated
  • Behaviours followed by satisfying events are repeated, behaviours followed by unpleasant events are less likely to be repeated
  • The environment always has an effect on our behaviour
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