Dog Training Applied Learning Theory 4

Question 1

Desensitization works best when the trigger is presented:

Accepted Answer

Below the dog's reaction threshold

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At maximum intensity

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Only after punishment

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Without any structure

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous recovery

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Extinction burst

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Generalization

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Latent inhibition

Question 3

Luring differs from shaping because luring:

Accepted Answer

Uses a treat to guide the dog into position

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Waits for offered behaviors

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Never uses food

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Only reinforces approximations

Question 4

Capturing a behavior means:

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing a behavior the dog offers naturally

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Forcing the dog into position

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Punishing unwanted actions

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Using a leash correction

Question 5

A jackpot reward in training is used to:

Accepted Answer

Mark an exceptional response with extra reinforcement

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Punish slow responses

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End every session

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Replace the marker

Question 6

Stimulus discrimination is shown when a dog:

Accepted Answer

Responds to one cue but not a similar one

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Responds to all similar cues equally

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Ignores all cues

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Reacts only to food

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Occurs on the signal and not without it

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Happens randomly

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Cannot be extinguished

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Only works with food present