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What is a primary motivation for a dog to engage positively in training sessions?
What is a primary motivation for a dog to engage positively in training sessions?
- The owner’s enthusiasm (correct)
- Strict discipline
- Training seen as a chore
- Loud commands
Satiation can enhance the effectiveness of a reinforcer.
Satiation can enhance the effectiveness of a reinforcer.
False (B)
What should trainers do to foster creativity and learning in dogs?
What should trainers do to foster creativity and learning in dogs?
Minimize stressful situations
The ability to modify a response is increased when a consequence follows the response __________.
The ability to modify a response is increased when a consequence follows the response __________.
Match the term with its description:
Match the term with its description:
What is one effect of stress on learning?
What is one effect of stress on learning?
Training should always be seen as a chore for effective learning.
Training should always be seen as a chore for effective learning.
What must be kept in mind for reinforcement to be effective?
What must be kept in mind for reinforcement to be effective?
What is the most crucial factor affecting a dog's learning process?
What is the most crucial factor affecting a dog's learning process?
Fluency is achieved when a dog can perform a command with less than 90% accuracy.
Fluency is achieved when a dog can perform a command with less than 90% accuracy.
What must trainers do to ensure new knowledge becomes a regular behavior pattern for the dog?
What must trainers do to ensure new knowledge becomes a regular behavior pattern for the dog?
In dog training, the stage where the dog learns to perform behaviors in various situations is called __________.
In dog training, the stage where the dog learns to perform behaviors in various situations is called __________.
Which of the following best describes the concept of acquisition in dog training?
Which of the following best describes the concept of acquisition in dog training?
Match the following stages of learning with their descriptions:
Match the following stages of learning with their descriptions:
What is the primary consequence of extinction in behavior training?
What is the primary consequence of extinction in behavior training?
What kind of motivation can be considered positive in dog training?
What kind of motivation can be considered positive in dog training?
An extinction burst describes a situation where behavior improves after reinforcement is removed.
An extinction burst describes a situation where behavior improves after reinforcement is removed.
Refresher training is unnecessary once a command has been learned through the maintenance stage.
Refresher training is unnecessary once a command has been learned through the maintenance stage.
What term describes the phenomenon where behavior re-occurs after a period of extinction when the trigger is presented again?
What term describes the phenomenon where behavior re-occurs after a period of extinction when the trigger is presented again?
The behavior of turning the head towards a noise or visual stimulus is known as the ______ response.
The behavior of turning the head towards a noise or visual stimulus is known as the ______ response.
Which training method allows dogs to experience multiple small rewards rather than one large reward?
Which training method allows dogs to experience multiple small rewards rather than one large reward?
Timing is not a significant factor in dog training.
Timing is not a significant factor in dog training.
Name one factor that can affect learning in dogs.
Name one factor that can affect learning in dogs.
Match the following training concepts with their definitions:
Match the following training concepts with their definitions:
What is the primary mechanism of classical conditioning?
What is the primary mechanism of classical conditioning?
Operant conditioning focuses on the response that follows a behavior.
Operant conditioning focuses on the response that follows a behavior.
Who discovered classical conditioning?
Who discovered classical conditioning?
In classical conditioning, the __________ stimulus comes to elicit a response after being paired repeatedly with an unconditioned stimulus.
In classical conditioning, the __________ stimulus comes to elicit a response after being paired repeatedly with an unconditioned stimulus.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What is the primary goal of counter conditioning?
What is the primary goal of counter conditioning?
In operant conditioning, reinforcement always leads to a decrease in behavior.
In operant conditioning, reinforcement always leads to a decrease in behavior.
What role does timing play in training during classical conditioning?
What role does timing play in training during classical conditioning?
What does the Premack principle emphasize in training?
What does the Premack principle emphasize in training?
Habituation leads to an increased response to meaningless stimuli.
Habituation leads to an increased response to meaningless stimuli.
What is an example of sensitization in dogs?
What is an example of sensitization in dogs?
The process by which sensory neurons tire is known as _____ adaptation.
The process by which sensory neurons tire is known as _____ adaptation.
Match the concepts with their definitions:
Match the concepts with their definitions:
What is a potential consequence of learned irrelevance in dog training?
What is a potential consequence of learned irrelevance in dog training?
Adaptation and habituation are the same phenomenon in animal behavior.
Adaptation and habituation are the same phenomenon in animal behavior.
How does the Premack principle apply to training a dog to sit before chasing a ball?
How does the Premack principle apply to training a dog to sit before chasing a ball?
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Study Notes
Training Principles
- A positive training environment fosters engagement and enjoyment for both dogs and owners.
- Training should be viewed as fun to encourage consistent practice and better learning outcomes.
Behavior Concepts
- Salience: Refers to noticeable stimuli, like a smelly treat that captures the dog's attention.
- Satiation and Deprivation: Satiation diminishes the effectiveness of primary reinforcers like food; deprivation enhances it.
Stress and Learning
- Stress hampers learning by blocking essential brain chemical reactions.
- Reducing stress during training promotes better memory and learning capabilities.
Contingency in Training
- Consistently rewarding behaviors reinforces learning; inconsistency can hinder response development.
Learning Phases
- Acquisition: Initial stage where dogs learn new commands motivated by rewards.
- Fluency: Dog executes commands independently; accuracy of 90% during acquisition is required to progress.
- Generalization: Dogs apply learned behaviors across varied environments and situations.
- Maintenance: Continuous reinforcement needed to sustain behaviors, refresher training may be necessary.
Motivation Factors
- Understanding what motivates a dog is essential for effective training; motivation can include treats, praise, or play.
Learning Theories
- Premack Principle: High-probability behaviors can be used to reinforce low-probability behaviors.
- Habituation: Decreased response to repeated stimulus; e.g., a puppy ignoring passing traffic.
- Sensitization: Increased response to stimuli, e.g., heightened fear of thunder after repeated exposure.
Learned Behaviors
- Adaptation: Physical fatigue of sensory neurons leading to diminished response; not learned behavior.
- Learned Irrelevance: Without consequences, dogs stop responding to stimuli, e.g., ignoring command "come" when it lacks reinforcement.
- Extinction: Gradual reduction of a behavior when reinforcement ceases, not indicative of unlearning.
- Extinction Burst: Temporary increase in behavior intensity before it ceases after rewards stop, e.g., a dog whining for attention.
Recovery and Response
- Spontaneous Recovery: Previously extinct behaviors may reoccur when familiar triggers are presented again.
- Orienting Response: Dogs exhibit a natural inclination to turn towards new stimuli, such as sounds or movements.
Learning Influencers
- Rewards: Quality and quantity affect behavior; dogs prefer multiple small rewards over one large reward, termed jackpotting.
- Timing: Crucial for effective training; miscommunication can lead to confusion for both dog and trainer.
- Fun: Maintaining a fun atmosphere improves the training experience for both sides.
Conditioning Types
- Classical Conditioning: Learning through association of neutral stimulus with an unconditioned response; e.g., a dog salivating at a bell indicating food.
- Operant Conditioning: Learning driven by consequences of behavior; reinforced behaviors are more likely to be repeated, while punished ones fade.
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