Question

question 3

jackie wants her dog to bring her the mail each day after its dropped in through the mail slot. instead of trying teach her dog, dodger, all at once, she begins by giving him treats each time he goes to the mail slot. this is an example of

primary reinforcement.
acquisition.
secondary reinforcement.
shaping.

Explanation:

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Analyze the target behavior and training method

Using the Shaping Behavior knowledge point

The goal is to teach the dog, Dodger, a complex sequence of behaviors: retrieving mail and bringing it to Jackie. Instead of waiting for the dog to perform the entire sequence perfectly, Jackie reinforces successive approximations of the target behavior, starting with simply going to the mail slot. This technique of reinforcing gradual steps toward a desired complex behavior is known as shaping.

Evaluate the alternative options

Using the Primary Reinforcers and Secondary Reinforcers knowledge points

• primary reinforcement: Treats are primary reinforcers because they satisfy a biological need (hunger), but the overall training strategy of reinforcing successive steps is described by shaping.
• acquisition: This refers to the initial stage of learning when a response is first established, but it does not specifically describe the step-by-step training method used here.
• secondary reinforcement: This involves conditioned reinforcers (like praise or money) that derive value from association with primary reinforcers, which does not describe this training process.
• shaping: This is the correct term for reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior.

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<mcq-option>acquisition.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>secondary reinforcement.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>shaping.</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Analyze the target behavior and training method

Using the Shaping Behavior knowledge point

The goal is to teach the dog, Dodger, a complex sequence of behaviors: retrieving mail and bringing it to Jackie. Instead of waiting for the dog to perform the entire sequence perfectly, Jackie reinforces successive approximations of the target behavior, starting with simply going to the mail slot. This technique of reinforcing gradual steps toward a desired complex behavior is known as shaping.

Evaluate the alternative options

Using the Primary Reinforcers and Secondary Reinforcers knowledge points

• primary reinforcement: Treats are primary reinforcers because they satisfy a biological need (hunger), but the overall training strategy of reinforcing successive steps is described by shaping.
• acquisition: This refers to the initial stage of learning when a response is first established, but it does not specifically describe the step-by-step training method used here.
• secondary reinforcement: This involves conditioned reinforcers (like praise or money) that derive value from association with primary reinforcers, which does not describe this training process.
• shaping: This is the correct term for reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior.

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<mcq-option>acquisition.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>secondary reinforcement.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>shaping.</mcq-correct>
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