Canine Learning Theory Flashcards
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Positive punishment, in learning theory terms, means:
Answer: Adding an aversive to decrease a behavior
Positive punishment adds an unpleasant stimulus to make a behavior less likely.
Negative punishment is best illustrated by which scenario?
Answer: Stopping play when the dog bites too hard
Removing the rewarding play (negative) reduces the rough biting (punishment).
Why can poorly timed punishment damage learning?
Answer: The dog may associate it with the wrong thing, including the handler
Mistimed punishment creates unintended associations, potentially making the dog fear the handler or environment.
What is latent learning?
Answer: Learning that occurs without reinforcement and shows up later
Latent learning happens passively without obvious reward and becomes apparent only when there's a reason to use it.
The 'Premack principle' suggests you can reinforce a behavior using:
Answer: A more probable behavior the dog wants to do
The Premack principle uses a high-probability, desired activity to reinforce a less-preferred behavior.
Stimulus generalization in dogs means:
Answer: Responding to cues similar to the trained one
Generalization is when a dog responds to stimuli that resemble the original trained cue.
Why is proofing a behavior in multiple environments important?
Answer: Dogs often fail to generalize learning across contexts
Dogs don't automatically transfer learning to new settings, so practicing in varied contexts ensures reliability.