Experiments with questionable ethics
This man discovered how to classically condition dogs to salivate at the ring of a bell.
Who is Ivan Pavlov?
Sally inadvertently Classically Conditioned her dog to get excited and jump on her when she picked up the leash because that behavior was often followed by going on a walk, her dog's favorite activity.
True
When high-probability behaviors can be used to reinforce low-probability behaviors.
What is The Premack Principle?
Little Albert didn't display fearful behavior when exposed to a white rat until John B. Watson paired it with a loud BANG.
What is Classical Conditioning?
Juno the chihuahua, barks, and fearfully trembles anytime a person walks by her crate. Shelter staff practice Classical Counter Conditioning by tossing Juno's favorite treat to her as they pass by, no matter if she's barking or not.
True
A predetermined observable and measurable behavior that the animal must perform to receive their reinforcer. The trainer may choose to adjust this in the moment of training.
What is Criterion?
Each time the Arachnophobic patient entered the room, the doctor moved the jar of spiders just a tiny bit closer to her while being cautious to avoid triggering her anxiety.
What is Desensitization?
Carl is utilizing Classical Counter Conditioning to help his cat relax around his grandkids. The cat shows relaxation signals when Carl rubs her head. Carl holds his cat securely. As she hisses and struggles to get away, he lets his grandkids come up to rub the cat's head.
False
This is the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior, usually in times of stress or excitement.
What is a Spontaneous Recovery?
Little Peter overcame his fear of rabbits, seeing them now as a source of all his favorite things when these two learning theories were combined.
What is Desensitization and Counter Conditioning?
Sam uses Desensitization and Counter Conditioning to address his dog, Lacy's, aggressive responses toward other dogs. Starting with another dog far enough away that Lacey doesn't react aggressively, Sam requires Lacey to sit and then gives her favorite treat. Sam repeats this sequence while moving Lacey a tiny bit closer to the other dog.
False
These are two types of Non-Associative learning.
What is Habituation and Sensitization?