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 conclusion can be drawn about training juvenile, free-contact, traditionally trained elephants?

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They can be trained for trunk wash using SPR training.

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What method is used to minimize harm to elephants during training?

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Positive reinforcement method.

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How many sessions are required for elephants to achieve 89.3% correctness in the trunk wash sequence?

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35 sessions.

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What is the method characterized by giving rewards only for behaviors that are incrementally closer to the goal behavior?

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Shaping.

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Define 'Positive Reinforcement' in the context of animal training.

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A training method that involves rewarding desired behaviors to increase the likelihood of those behaviors being repeated.

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What is 'Desensitization' in animal training?

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A method used to reduce an animal's fear or anxiety by gradually exposing it to the feared object or situation.

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Explain 'Classical Conditioning' and its relevance to animal training.

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A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired, leading to a learned response.

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What is the significance of 'SPR training' for elephants?

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SPR training allows elephants to learn new tasks while minimizing stress and harm.

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What does 'Luring' mean in the context of animal training?

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A technique that involves guiding an animal to perform a desired behavior by using a reward as a visual or physical cue.