CPP Training Methods & Positive Reinforcement

Question 1

In operant conditioning, which quadrant involves adding something pleasant to increase a behavior?

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

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Negative punishment

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Positive punishment

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Negative reinforcement

Question 2

What does 'clicker training' rely on to mark desired behaviors in pets?

Accepted Answer

A conditioned reinforcer (click sound) paired with a primary reward to mark the exact moment of correct behavior

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A verbal correction delivered immediately after the behavior

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A physical tap to signal the pet

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Treats delivered randomly to build anticipation

Question 3

Which reinforcement schedule produces the most persistent (extinction-resistant) behavior?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio schedule

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Continuous reinforcement (every correct response rewarded)

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Fixed ratio schedule

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Fixed interval schedule

Question 4

What is 'luring' in pet training?

Accepted Answer

Using a food or toy reward to guide the pet into a desired position or behavior

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Using punishment to redirect unwanted behavior

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Calling a pet by name to gain its attention

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Tossing food as a distraction during handling

Question 5

What is 'shaping' in animal training?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing successive approximations toward a final target behavior

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Physically placing the pet into a desired position

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Using punishment to eliminate unwanted behaviors

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Training only one behavior per session

Question 6

According to modern behavioral science, punishment-based training methods carry which primary risk?

Accepted Answer

They can increase fear, anxiety, and aggression while damaging the human-animal bond

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They are always effective but slow to produce results

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They are only inappropriate for puppies under 6 months

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They produce results but require very high food rewards to work