Fran wants to teach her dog to sit. Initially she gives her dog a "treat" anytime he even lifts his head and looks at her. Eventually she plans to only give him treats when he actually looks up and sits at the same time. Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that Fran plans to train her dog using the process known as:
a. shaping
b. negative reinforcement
c. adventitious reinforcement
d. vicarious reinforcement
A
Psychology
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Psychology
One study conducted in the United Kingdom by Hamer (1994) found that more than half of injuries to children on the roads involving motor vehicles were due to ________ illusions
a) optical b) olfactory c) aural d) tactile
Psychology