An Animal Trainer Is Trying to Teach a Lion to Perform

question 30

Multiple Choice

An animal trainer is trying to teach a lion to perform tricks for the circus.First,the lion is given food if he sits quietly on a chair.Next,the lion is given food if he raises one paw.Finally,the lion is given food if he gives the trainer a "high-five." In this example,the lion is being trained by

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)generalization.
• C)punishment.
• D)shaping.

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Definitions:

Small Intestine

A long, coiled section of the gastrointestinal tract where most digestion of food and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Cecum

Cul-de-sac forming the first part of the large intestine.

Renal Arteries

Blood vessels that supply the kidneys with blood, enabling them to filter waste products from the blood to produce urine.

Kidneys

Bean-shaped organs that filter waste products from the blood, excrete urine, and help regulate blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.