Animal Behavior & Training Flashcard

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What is Clicker Training?

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A method of training that uses a sound (click) to reinforce desired behaviors in animals.

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What is Target Training?

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A training technique where an animal is taught to touch or follow a specific object to achieve a desired behavior.

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What type of signaling behavior is demonstrated by monkeys grooming each other?

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Tactile signaling, as it involves physical contact.

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What is Operant Conditioning?

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A learning process where behaviors are modified through rewards or punishments.

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What does Training refer to in animal behavior?

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The action of teaching an animal a specific behavior or skill.

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What is the purpose of using rewards in animal training?

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To reinforce desired behaviors and encourage repetition of those behaviors.

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Define Imprinting in animal behavior.

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A form of learning where a young animal forms attachments during a critical period.

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What is Classical Conditioning?

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A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, eliciting a conditioned response.

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What is the role of reinforcement in training?

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Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What is the difference between innate behaviors and learned behaviors?

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Innate behaviors are instinctual and do not require learning, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.