CDT Positive Reinforcement Methods 2

Question 1

What is the term for the process of teaching a dog to associate a neutral stimulus (like a clicker) with a primary reinforcer?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning

Answer

Classical conditioning pairs a neutral stimulus with a primary reinforcer until the neutral stimulus elicits the same response, which is how clicker training works.

Question 2

A dog consistently sits when asked but only in the kitchen. What training concept does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus generalization failure

Answer

Stimulus generalization failure occurs when a dog performs a behavior in one context but hasn't learned to generalize it to other environments.

Question 3

Which reinforcement schedule produces behavior most resistant to extinction?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

Answer

Variable ratio schedules produce the highest response rates and greatest resistance to extinction because reinforcement is unpredictable.

Question 4

When fading a lure, the recommended sequence is to:

Accepted Answer

Fade the lure gradually over several sessions before adding the cue

Answer

The lure should be faded gradually over multiple repetitions and sessions so the dog learns to perform the behavior without food in hand before the cue is added.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a 'keep going signal' (KGS) in positive reinforcement training?

Accepted Answer

To tell the dog it is on the right track and reinforcement is coming

Answer

A keep going signal (KGS) lets the dog know it is performing correctly and that reinforcement will follow if it continues.

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CDT Positive Reinforcement Methods 2