Sydney's CPDT-KA Prep Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

If an owner calls before class and says that his puppy has had diarrhea for the past two days, the trainer should - ANSWER-tell the owner not to bring the puppy to class and call its veterinarian. Which of the following information would be most important to obtain before a dog comes to class? - ANSWER-Dog's vaccination and behavior history A slip collar should not be left on an unsupervised dog because - ANSWER-the dog may catch the collar on something and strangle Which outcome is expected when an unpleasant stimulus is removed following a response? - ANSWER-Negative reinforcement How should a dog trainer aid an owner with limited mobility? - ANSWER-Discuss a variety of options and agree on reasonable accommodations A frightened dog may display which of the following behaviors? - ANSWER-Scans facility and does not focus on owner Which of the following is the most appropriate type of equipment for a dog with a collapsed trachea? - ANSWER-Body harness Which of the following conditions is common in large, deep-chested breeds and is associated with exercise, excessive food and water intake, and/or stress? - ANSWER-Gastric torsion In classical conditioning, you create associations between ___________ and ___________ - ANSWER-Conditioned and unconditioned stimuli In operant conditioning, you create associations between ____________ and ____________ - ANSWER-Behavior and conseuence What is a reinforcer? - ANSWER-A consequence that increases the likelihood a behavior will be repeated What is a punisher? - ANSWER-A consequence that decreases the likelihood a behavior will be repeated What are the four quadrants of consequences? - ANSWER-Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement