Dog Training Applied Learning Theory 3

Question 1

Removing leash pressure the moment a dog moves forward teaches via:

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement

Answer

Taking away an aversive (pressure) to increase a behavior is negative reinforcement.

Question 2

A dog no longer reacts to a doorbell after hearing it repeatedly with no consequence. This is:

Accepted Answer

Habituation

Answer

Habituation is a decreased response to a repeated, meaningless stimulus.

Question 3

Marker timing is critical because the marker should occur:

Accepted Answer

At the exact moment of the desired behavior

Answer

The marker must coincide precisely with the behavior so the dog connects the reward to the right action.

Question 4

Which is a primary reinforcer for most dogs?

Accepted Answer

Food

Answer

Food meets a biological need and reinforces without prior learning, making it a primary reinforcer.

Question 5

Flooding as a behavior modification technique involves:

Accepted Answer

Full exposure to a feared stimulus until the dog calms

Answer

Flooding exposes the dog continuously to the trigger at full intensity, which is risky and can worsen fear.

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