Evolution - answerMeans by which a species adapts to their environment. Can happen
through gradual changes and mutation
Nature vs. Nurture - answerNature is our genetic make up. Nurture is the environment
within which we develop and exist.
Reflexes - answerSimplest form of behavior & highly stereotypic. Blinking, hackles,
heartbeat, salivation, etc.
Motor Patterns - answerElicited by a specific stimulus a "releaser". Mating rituals
General Behavior Traits - answerDoesn't require a specific releaser, is variable and
depends on the situation.
Aggression - answerRoger Abrantes defines this as competition over resources
Learning Theory - answerExplanation of how we learn.
Learning - answerThe means by which an individual adapts to their environment. A
change in behavior based on experience.
Kinds of Learning - answerRespondent (Classical); Operant; Social Facilitation & Local
Enhancement; Pseudo; Imitation; Vicarious; Verbal; Taste Aversion; Observational
Humane Hierarchy - answer1. Health, nutritional and physical environment factors
2. Antecedent control (management)
3. Positive reinforcement/Classical Conditioning
4. Differential reinforcement (alternate or other behavior)
5. Negative punishment, negative reinforcement, or extinction
6. Positive punishment
CCPDT Humane Hierarchy - answerPromotes the healthiest, least harmful means to
modify behavior
Consequence Added - answerBehavior Increases
, Consequence Removed - answerBehavior Decreases
R+ - answerConsequence added to increase behavior
R- - answerConsequence removed to increase behavior
P+ - answerConsequence is added to decrease behavior
P- - answerConsequence removed to decrease behavior
Reinforcement - answerIncreases or maintains behavior
Punishment - answerDecreases behavior
Positive - answerSomething is added to the environment
Negative - answerSomething is removed from the environment
R-, P+, P- - answerAll are aversive
Strength - answerRate or intensity
ABCs - answerAntecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Antecedent - answerStimulus, cue or command (sets the occasion for the behavior to
happen)
Behavior - answerResponse. What the dog does (observable & measurable)
Consequence - answerWhat happens when the dog does the behavior (could be good
or bad). Determines if behavior will strengthen or be weakened. Outcome. Drives
behavior.
Functional Assessment - answerA system for determining the functional relationship
between a target behavior, it's antecedent and it's consequence
Consequence - answerPart of ABC that determines whether something was added or
removed from the environment
Prediction (Probable Future Behavior) - answerPart of ABC that determines whether the
behavior will increase or decrease
Acquisition - answerInitial stage of learning. Best done by Capturing, Prompting
(Luring), Physical Manipulation
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