Priscilla, the very cute dog, has learned to jump the fence that encloses her human's garden. She has been doing it more and more often. She finds the fenced yard aversive, and when she escapes, she enjoys her freedom to explore the neighborhood, greet other dogs and chase squirrels. Evidently, Priscilla has learned to escape from her fenced yard through ______________.
a. punishment
b. acquisition
c. reinforcement
d. observational learning
Answer: c. reinforcement
Psychology
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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(a) on the day (b) during the week (c) two months (d) one year
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