In order to successfully shape Sniffy’s begging behavior in Exercise 45, it is essential that the sound-food association be at its maximum, because
a. such shaping will require the sound of the magazine but not food.
b. such shaping requires the previous establishment of a secondary reinforcer.
c. the begging behavior to be shaped resembles a bar press.
d. the sound-bar association will be close to zero.
b. such shaping requires the previous establishment of a secondary reinforcer.
Answer feedback: The prior establishment of secondary reinforcer that the trainer can present at just the right moment is critical for successful animal training. The secondary reinforcer in Exercise 43 is the sound of the magazine. For this reason, the sound-food association should be at its maximum at the outset of shaping.
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