Harry and Sally Want Their Cat to Jump Through a Hoop

question 91

Essay

Harry and Sally want their cat to jump through a hoop 3 feet off the ground. Because the cat would never spontaneously jump through the hoop on its own, what operant conditioning procedure will Harry and Sally need to use? Briefly explain how they might proceed.

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Definitions:

Actual And Apparent Authority

Actual authority refers to the power a principal intentionally gives to an agent to act on the principal's behalf, while apparent authority exists when the principal's actions lead a third party to believe that an agent has certain powers, even if such powers have not been explicitly granted.

Zircon

A mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates, often used in jewelry as a diamond simulant and in various industrial applications.

Liability

The legal obligation to answer for one's actions, chiefly in matters concerning debts or legal responsibilities.

Misrepresentation

The act of providing false, misleading, or incorrect information about a material fact, intentionally or unintentionally, leading another to act to their detriment.