Fagen Elephant Learning Flashcard

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What is the success rate of elephants after 10 sessions of training?

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36%.

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What method minimizes harm to elephants during training?

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Positive reinforcement method.

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What is the primary reinforcer used in the training method?

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Chopped banana.

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What is the purpose of the trunk wash for elephants?

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To diagnose tuberculosis.

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What is the primary secondary reinforcer used in the training method?

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A short whistle blow.

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Define positive reinforcement in the context of animal training.

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A technique that involves rewarding desired behaviors to increase the likelihood of their occurrence.

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What is classical conditioning?

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A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

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Explain the concept of desensitization in animal training.

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A process that reduces an animal's fear or anxiety towards a stimulus by gradual exposure.

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What is the role of a primary reinforcer?

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A stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food, that satisfies a biological need.

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What is a secondary reinforcer?

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A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer.