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Applied Learning Theory Flashcards

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  1. Desensitization works best when the trigger is presented:

    Answer: Below the dog's reaction threshold

    Keeping the stimulus below threshold prevents a fear response while building tolerance gradually.

  2. A reappearance of an extinguished behavior after a rest period is called:

    Answer: Spontaneous recovery

    Spontaneous recovery is the return of a previously extinguished response after time has passed.

  3. Luring differs from shaping because luring:

    Answer: Uses a treat to guide the dog into position

    Luring physically guides the dog with a treat, while shaping waits for and rewards offered movements.

  4. Capturing a behavior means:

    Answer: Reinforcing a behavior the dog offers naturally

    Capturing rewards a spontaneously offered behavior so it occurs more often.

  5. A jackpot reward in training is used to:

    Answer: Mark an exceptional response with extra reinforcement

    A jackpot delivers a larger-than-usual reward to emphasize a breakthrough or excellent effort.

  6. Stimulus discrimination is shown when a dog:

    Answer: Responds to one cue but not a similar one

    Discrimination means the dog responds selectively to a specific cue and not to others.

  7. Putting a behavior 'on cue' (stimulus control) means the behavior:

    Answer: Occurs on the signal and not without it

    Strong stimulus control means the behavior reliably follows the cue and is absent without it.