Elephant Training and Positive Reinforcement Quiz

What is the traditional method of training elephants in Southeast Asia?

• Positive reinforcement

• Using a whistle blow

• Punishment and aversion techniques

• Behavior shaping

What is the primary reinforcer used in the study for training elephants?

• Saline water

• Whistle blow

• Grasses and dhana

• Chopped bananas

How many elephants were involved in the study?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the technique that relies on reinforcing smaller behaviors that lead to a larger sequence?

• Forward chaining

• Backward chaining

• Behavioral chaining

• Shaping

What is the purpose of using a distinctive sound marker in positive reinforcement training?

• To punish the elephants

• To scare the elephants

• To indicate the moment the animal performs the expected behavior

• To distract the elephants

What is the main focus of the study regarding the training of elephants?

• To teach them to perform tricks

• To train them for IQ tests

• To train them for tuberculosis testing

• To teach them to work together

What is the main difference between forward chaining and backward chaining in behavioral chaining?

• The order in which behaviors are rewarded

• The duration of the training sessions

• The use of primary and secondary reinforcers

• The type of animals being trained

What is the main aim of the study regarding the training of elephants?

• To determine the effectiveness of negative reinforcement in training elephants

• To determine the effectiveness of secondary positive reinforcement in training elephants

• To determine the effectiveness of punishment in training elephants

• To determine the effectiveness of traditional training methods in training elephants

What is the main strength of the study's research method?

• Sampling technique

• Experimental Design

• Secondary Positive Reinforcements

• Observation

What is the main weakness of the study's research method?

• Quantitative Data

• Outcome can be subjective

• Standardizations used

• Issues and Debates