Animal Behaviour: Reinforcement and Punishment

A dog receives a treat every time it sits on command. What type of reinforcement is this?

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A cat stops scratching the furniture after its owner sprays it with water each time it scratches. What type of punishment is being used?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A horse moves faster when the rider stops applying pressure with their legs. What type of reinforcement is this?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A parrot loses its favourite toy whenever it screams loudly. What type of punishment is this?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A rabbit receives a piece of carrot every time it uses its litter box. What type of reinforcement is this?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A dog stops barking when its owner uses a high-pitched whistle. What type of punishment is being used?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A cat receives a treat when it stops meowing after being ignored. What type of reinforcement is this?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A dog stops jumping on guests when it is ignored by its owner. What type of punishment is this?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A horse receives a sugar cube when it successfully completes a jump. What type of reinforcement is this?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

A bird stops biting when its owner stops giving it attention. What type of punishment is being used?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment