CPDT-KA Comprehensive Study Questions & Answers: Updated A+ Solutions

What is a Punisher (Ans- something the learner will work to avoid and diminishes likelihood behavior will repeat Primary Reinforcers (Ans- food, reproductive opportunity, water, physical and emotional security, sometimes play Secondary Reinforcer (Ans- The stimulus is paired with or predicting a primary reinforcer, EX: clicker predicting food Tertiary Reinforcer (Ans- A behavior or stimulus that has been paired with or predicts a secondary reinforcer; helps create behavior chains Stimulus definition (Ans- Something that elicits a behavior Response definition (Ans- A behavior elicited by a stimulus Consequence (Ans- What occurs in response to the learner's behavior (i.e. a reinforcer, punisher, nothing). Varies depending on the learner Counter- Conditioned Stimulus (Ans- A stimulus/response that has a new, redefined meaning than previously learned Sensitization (Ans- To become hyper aware or responsive to a stimulus Desensitization (Ans- To become less aware/sensitive of a stimulus through a protocol or intentional practice Adaptation (Ans- Physical/sensory systems have been fatigued Habituation (Ans- To become less aware/sensitive to a stimulus through "been there, done that" and stimulus was/is always present in full force. Overlearning (Ans- Practicing until lesson is understood no matter how information is presented Poisoned Cue (Ans- When negative association has been attached to a cue Eustress (Ans- "Good" stress--learner is primed and ready to engage in learning, is a pleasant state of arousal Distress (Ans- "Bad" stress--learner is overwhelmed and overloaded with stress hormones Consequences of distress (Ans- dogs will show calming signals, have lowered problem-solving ability Elicited behavior (Ans- involuntary/reflexive/emotional behavior What type of training can be used to change behavior that is elicited? (Ans- Classical Conditioning