CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT
CANINE- KNOWLEDGE ASSESSED
(CBCC-KA) EXAM
Operant conditioning - Correct Answers -A type of learning where the consequences
that immediately follow a behavior determine the probability of the behavior being
repeated. An example of operant conditioning in dog training is when we give a treat to
a dog for sitting. This increases the probability that the dog will do this behavior in the
future.
Pavlovian (classical) conditioning - Correct Answers -Associative learning where the
pairing of a conditioned and unconditioned stimulus to produce a unconditioned
response can lead to a conditioned response in the presence of the unconditioned
stimulus alone.
Thorndike's Law of Effect - Correct Answers -responses that produce a satisfying effect
in a particular situation become more likely to occur again in that situation, and
responses that produce a discomforting effect become less likely to occur again in that
situation
Watson's Little Albert Experiment - Correct Answers -Controversial classical
conditioning experiment on an infant boy called "Little Albert." Watson was interested in
examining the effects of conditioning on the fear response in humans
B.F. Skinner - Correct Answers -Behaviorist that developed the theory of operant
conditioning by training pigeons and rats
Ian Dunbar - Correct Answers -Founder of APDT and promoted positive dog training
ecology - Correct Answers -Scientific study of interactions among organisms and
between organisms and their environment
behavior analysis - Correct Answers -The area of psychology that focuses on the
environmental determinants of learning and behavior.
functional analysis - Correct Answers -Examination of inappropriate behavior and its
antecedents and consequences to determine one or more purposes (functions) that the
behavior might serve for the learner.
, Karen Pryor - Correct Answers -Animal trainer and scientist who published "Don't Shoot
the Dog" explaining the application of operant conditioning
Reinforcement - Correct Answers -in operant conditioning, any event that strengthens
the behavior it follows
Stimulus - Correct Answers -any event or situation that evokes a response
primary reinforcer - Correct Answers -any reinforcer that is naturally reinforcing by
meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch
secondary reinforcer - Correct Answers -any reinforcer that becomes reinforcing after
being paired with a primary reinforcer, such as praise, tokens, or gold stars
schedules of reinforcement - Correct Answers -different patterns of frequency and
timing of reinforcement following desired behavior
Eustress - Correct Answers -positive stress or emotional state
Distress - Correct Answers -negative stress or emotional state; measured by elevated
cortisol levels and observed behaviors such as lip-licking, yawning, panting
Cortisol - Correct Answers -stress hormone
Systematic desensitization - Correct Answers -Using very gradual exposure to the
stimulus in a way that keeps the animal feeling safe at all times
Aversive - Correct Answers -Anything unpleasant (emotionally or physically) that is used
to decrease an unwanted behavior. Examples of an aversive may include verbal
reprimands, pushing an animal into a position (alpha rolls, dominance downs),
threatening body language, shaker cans, spray bottles, citronella collars, leash
corrections, choke chains, prong collars, or shock collars.
Antecedent Arrangement - Correct Answers -The antecedent is the situation or event
that was happening immediately before a behavior. Antecedent arrangement involves
manipulating the situation or environment to improve the likelihood of a desired
behavior.
Capturing - Correct Answers -Identifying and rewarding behaviors that occur naturally
and without a cue in order to increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.
Examples of this include reinforcing a "down" behavior when the dog chooses to lie
down on their own, or teaching a dog to "take a bow" on cue by reinforcing play-bow or
stretching behaviors.
Classical Conditioning - Correct Answers -Any learned association between 2 events. In
dog training, this is most often used to create a conditioned emotional response in
CANINE- KNOWLEDGE ASSESSED
(CBCC-KA) EXAM
Operant conditioning - Correct Answers -A type of learning where the consequences
that immediately follow a behavior determine the probability of the behavior being
repeated. An example of operant conditioning in dog training is when we give a treat to
a dog for sitting. This increases the probability that the dog will do this behavior in the
future.
Pavlovian (classical) conditioning - Correct Answers -Associative learning where the
pairing of a conditioned and unconditioned stimulus to produce a unconditioned
response can lead to a conditioned response in the presence of the unconditioned
stimulus alone.
Thorndike's Law of Effect - Correct Answers -responses that produce a satisfying effect
in a particular situation become more likely to occur again in that situation, and
responses that produce a discomforting effect become less likely to occur again in that
situation
Watson's Little Albert Experiment - Correct Answers -Controversial classical
conditioning experiment on an infant boy called "Little Albert." Watson was interested in
examining the effects of conditioning on the fear response in humans
B.F. Skinner - Correct Answers -Behaviorist that developed the theory of operant
conditioning by training pigeons and rats
Ian Dunbar - Correct Answers -Founder of APDT and promoted positive dog training
ecology - Correct Answers -Scientific study of interactions among organisms and
between organisms and their environment
behavior analysis - Correct Answers -The area of psychology that focuses on the
environmental determinants of learning and behavior.
functional analysis - Correct Answers -Examination of inappropriate behavior and its
antecedents and consequences to determine one or more purposes (functions) that the
behavior might serve for the learner.
, Karen Pryor - Correct Answers -Animal trainer and scientist who published "Don't Shoot
the Dog" explaining the application of operant conditioning
Reinforcement - Correct Answers -in operant conditioning, any event that strengthens
the behavior it follows
Stimulus - Correct Answers -any event or situation that evokes a response
primary reinforcer - Correct Answers -any reinforcer that is naturally reinforcing by
meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch
secondary reinforcer - Correct Answers -any reinforcer that becomes reinforcing after
being paired with a primary reinforcer, such as praise, tokens, or gold stars
schedules of reinforcement - Correct Answers -different patterns of frequency and
timing of reinforcement following desired behavior
Eustress - Correct Answers -positive stress or emotional state
Distress - Correct Answers -negative stress or emotional state; measured by elevated
cortisol levels and observed behaviors such as lip-licking, yawning, panting
Cortisol - Correct Answers -stress hormone
Systematic desensitization - Correct Answers -Using very gradual exposure to the
stimulus in a way that keeps the animal feeling safe at all times
Aversive - Correct Answers -Anything unpleasant (emotionally or physically) that is used
to decrease an unwanted behavior. Examples of an aversive may include verbal
reprimands, pushing an animal into a position (alpha rolls, dominance downs),
threatening body language, shaker cans, spray bottles, citronella collars, leash
corrections, choke chains, prong collars, or shock collars.
Antecedent Arrangement - Correct Answers -The antecedent is the situation or event
that was happening immediately before a behavior. Antecedent arrangement involves
manipulating the situation or environment to improve the likelihood of a desired
behavior.
Capturing - Correct Answers -Identifying and rewarding behaviors that occur naturally
and without a cue in order to increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.
Examples of this include reinforcing a "down" behavior when the dog chooses to lie
down on their own, or teaching a dog to "take a bow" on cue by reinforcing play-bow or
stretching behaviors.
Classical Conditioning - Correct Answers -Any learned association between 2 events. In
dog training, this is most often used to create a conditioned emotional response in
