Question 1
A trainer gives a dog a treat immediately after it sits on cue, and over time the dog sits more frequently. Which quadrant of operant conditioning does this represent?
Correct Answer:
Positive reinforcement
Question 2
In operant conditioning, the term 'positive' specifically refers to which of the following?
Correct Answer:
Something being added to the environment
Question 3
A dog pulls on a head halter; the handler maintains gentle leash pressure until the dog stops pulling, then releases the pressure. If pulling decreases over time because the dog learns to walk on a loose leash to avoid the pressure, this best illustrates which process?
Correct Answer:
Negative reinforcement
Question 4
A dog jumps on guests for attention. The owner immediately turns away and withholds all attention each time the dog jumps, and jumping decreases over time. Which quadrant is being used?
Correct Answer:
Negative punishment
Question 5
Classical (Pavlovian) conditioning is best described as learning involving which of the following?
Correct Answer:
Associations between two stimuli that predict each other
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