CDT Learning Theory & Conditioning 3

Question 1

When a trainer removes a leash correction the moment a dog heels correctly, the cessation of the aversive is functioning as:

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement

Answer

Negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing an aversive stimulus contingent on the desired behavior.

Question 2

The process by which a conditioned stimulus loses its power to elicit a conditioned response when repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus is called:

Accepted Answer

Extinction

Answer

Extinction in classical conditioning occurs when the CS is presented repeatedly without the US, weakening the CR.

Question 3

A dog startled by a bicycle becomes increasingly reactive to bicycles over time. This escalating sensitivity is known as:

Accepted Answer

Sensitization

Answer

Sensitization is an increase in response strength following repeated exposure to a stimulus, especially an aversive one.

Question 4

Which term describes the tendency for a behavior on extinction to temporarily increase in frequency and intensity before declining?

Accepted Answer

Extinction burst

Answer

An extinction burst is the initial spike in behavior when reinforcement is first withheld.

Question 5

A dog's fear of thunder becomes generalized to dark skies and barometric pressure changes. This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Stimulus generalization

Answer

Stimulus generalization occurs when stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus also elicit the conditioned response.

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CDT Learning Theory & Conditioning 3