AP PSYCHOLOGY

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LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

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Vicki wanted to teach her dog, Misha, to sit on command. When first teaching Misha, Vicki would say “sit” and then would give Misha a pat and a dog biscuit every time Misha sat on command. After a number of training sessions, Vicki noticed that Misha began to salivate whenever she said “sit". Vicki did not pat Misha or give her a biscuit for sitting on command for several weeks. Finally, when Vicki said “sit” to Misha, Misha did not respond ____ This is an example of
A
extinction. ____
B
acquisition. ____
C
spontaneous recovery. ____
D
positive reinforcement.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most training is accomplished through the use of operant conditioning, the use of rewards and/or punishment to encourage or discourage the dog from displaying certain behaviors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Operant conditioning is when an association is formed between behaviors and resulting events. Giving the dog a treat for their good behavior is commonly and widely used.

Detailed explanation-3: -Teaching Through Operant Conditioning For example if your dog comes back on a walk without being called and you give them a treat, they are more likely to come back because you have added something good on their return.

Detailed explanation-4: -That’s where operant conditioning comes in. Also known as trial-and-error learning, this is when dogs learn to associate their behavior with its consequences. And dogs increase the frequency of behaviors with pleasant consequences and decrease the frequency of those with unpleasant consequences.

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