Dog Training Quadrants Quiz

What is positive reinforcement in operant conditioning?

• Adding something to make a behavior less likely to happen

• Taking something away for a behavior to be more likely to happen

• Adding something to make a behavior more likely to happen

• Taking something away for a behavior to be less likely to happen

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

• Adding a bark collar to your dog when they are excessively barking

• Using leash pressure to guide your dog into a particular position

• Throwing the ball for your dog after they bring it back

• Giving your dog a treat when they sit

What is negative reinforcement in operant conditioning?

• Taking something away for a behavior to be more likely to happen

• Adding something to make a behavior more likely to happen

• Adding something to make a behavior less likely to happen

• Taking something away for a behavior to be less likely to happen

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

• Adding a bark collar to your dog when they are excessively barking

• Giving your dog a treat when they sit

• Turning your back on your dog when they're jumping on you

• Using leash pressure to guide your dog into a particular position

What should you do if you are using positive reinforcement and not getting anywhere in your dog training?

• Continue using positive reinforcement without any adjustments

• Switch to a different type of training without adjustments

• Switch to negative reinforcement immediately

• Seek help from a professional trainer

What is the consequence-based learning approach in operant conditioning called?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment