Martha wants to teach her dog Max the command, "Get beer, Max." This involves going to the refrigerator and opening it by pulling on a dishtowel tied to the handle, taking out a can of beer with his mouth, and bringing it to her dinner guest. Which of the following training methods is likely to work best?

a. Chaining and positive reinforcement

b. Shaping and positive reinforcement

c. Chaining and negative reinforcement

d. Shaping and negative reinforcement

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Felix Terrell

23 June, 00:28

Martha wants to teach her dog Max the command, "Get beer, Max." This involves going to the refrigerator and opening it by pulling on a dishtowel tied to the handle, taking out a can of beer with his mouth, and bringing it to her dinner guest. Which of the following training methods is likely to work best?

a. Chaining and positive reinforcement

b. Shaping and positive reinforcement

c. Chaining and negative reinforcement

d. Shaping and negative reinforcement

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Haylie Kane · Answer 1

Chaining and positive reinforcement

Explanation:

Chaining and positive reinforcement are the two terms that are used in behavior learning. Many psychologists used these terms to teach the action of their pets. These techniques are used in educational psychology. Chining is the procedure in which behavior could be instructed until the complex behavior. It is a behavior analysis and applied behavior analysis technique that is used in educational and experimental psychology.

Reinforcement is basically to strengthen and reinforcing a behavior.