CPDT-KA Exam (Certified Professional Dog Trainer

Study Guide): Q&A

When a behavior is rewarded after an unknown or unpredictable number of responses Correct Ans - Variable Ratio reinforcement schedule When a behavior is rewarded after an unpredictable time has elapsed Correct Ans - Variable Interval reinforcement schedule When a behavior is rewarded after a specific number of responses required, it is Correct Ans - Fixed Ratio reinforcement schedule What reinforcement schedule is the least productive and most susceptible to extinction? Correct Ans - Fixed Interval What reinforcement schedule is the most resistant to extinction? Correct Ans - Variable Ratio A pause in responding that typically occurs after the delivery of a reinforcer. Usually associated with fixed schedules. Correct Ans - PostReinforcement Pause (PRP) Humane Hierarchy Correct Ans - This is referred to as the: The Humane Hierarchy's steps to manage or modify behavior Correct Ans - 1) Health, nutritional, & physical factors 2) Antecedent Arrangements (Management) 3) R+ 4) Training of alternate behaviors 5) R-, P-, Extinction 6) P+ LIMA stands for... Correct Ans - Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive Consequences drive Correct Ans - behavior ABC's of Learning Theory Correct Ans - Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences