Learning Approach: Fagen et al (Elephant Learning) Quiz

How many juvenile elephants successfully learned the trunk wash in 35 sessions or fewer?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the purpose of the fluid in the trunk wash training?

• To clean the trunk

• To instill saline or sterile water

• To feed the elephant

• To hydrate the elephant

What were some of the distractions that affected the elephants' performance during training?

• Lack of food

• Presence of other animals and tourists

• Poor weather conditions

• Loud music

What was the success rate for the steady task in the trunk-down position?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What does the study prove about SPR training?

• It is not effective

• It is feasible for juvenile elephants

• It is only for adult elephants

• It requires more research

What does the y-axis represent in the figure?

• Session number

• Elephant number

• Test type

• Time of day

What does the term "Total HFUBBs" represent in the context of the document?

• Total offers made for the trunk-wash sequence

• Total offers made for desensitization

• Total offers made for blow in bucket

• Total offers made for trunk up

Which task had the highest number of offers according to the figure?

• Desensitization

• Blow

• Trunk Here

• Bucket

What does the task "Trunk Here" involve?

• Moving the trunk to a specific location

• Lifting the trunk upwards

• Blowing air with the trunk

• Filling a bucket with the trunk

Which elephant had the most minutes of training?

• Elephant 1

• Elephant 2

• Elephant 4

• Elephant 5