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Criselda Mae Gazzingan Fernandez
on Dec 15, 2024Verified
Joe is trying to get his dog to fetch a ball.Joe first throws the ball and the dog stands there looking at him.Joe gets the ball and throws it again and says fetch.The dog again stands there looking at him.What could Joe do to get his dog to play fetch ?
A) give him a electric shock
B) start yelling at him
C) use shaping
D) none of these are correct
Shaping
A method used in behavioral psychology to teach new behaviors by reinforcing successive approximations toward a desired behavior.
Electric Shock
A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, often used in experiments or as a deterrent.
Yelling
The act of shouting or calling out loudly and forcefully, often as a means of expressing strong emotion or commanding attention.
- Gain insight into the method of gradually modifying behavior through incremental steps.
- Implement insights from operant conditioning to recommend strategies for adjusting behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the method of gradually modifying behavior through incremental steps.
- Implement insights from operant conditioning to recommend strategies for adjusting behavior.