Understanding Attachment Learning Theories

What is the key term associated with classical conditioning in the context of attachment?

• Reward

• Association

• Primary Reinforcer

• Secondary Reinforcer

According to operant conditioning, why does a child become attached to the mother?

• Because the mother provides emotional comfort

• Because the mother is associated with food

• Because the mother provides food which reduces hunger (rewarding)

• Because the mother is a secondary reinforcer

Which study undermines the learning theory of attachment?

• Pavlov's study

• Skinner's study

• Harlow's study

• Bandura's study

What was Harlow interested in determining through his study?

• Whether food is the primary reason for attachment

• Whether comfort is important in attachment

• Whether association is the key to attachment

• Whether rewards are necessary for attachment

In Harlow's study, what did the monkeys prefer when frightened?

• The wire mother

• The cloth mother

• The food source

• The primary reinforcer

What conclusion can be drawn from Harlow's study regarding attachment?

• Attachment is primarily about food

• Attachment is more about emotional comfort and security than food

• Attachment is based on rewards and reinforcers

• Attachment is a result of association with food

Why is laboratory research considered a strength in the context of learning theory?

• It allows for naturalistic observation

• It controls unwanted factors

• It provides qualitative data

• It is less expensive

Which of the following is a primary reinforcer in the context of operant conditioning?

• Money

• Food

• Praise

• Toys

Which of the following is a secondary reinforcer in the context of operant conditioning?

• Food

• Water

• Mother

• Shelter

what is a conditioned stimulus

• A conditioned stimulus is the reflexive response an organism has to a natural event.

• • A conditioned stimulus is a reward given after a behavior is performed.

• • A conditioned stimulus is a behavior that naturally occurs without any prior learning.

• • A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.