Leo Has Recently Studied the Principle of Reinforcement in His

question 42

Multiple Choice

Leo has recently studied the principle of reinforcement in his psychology class. He is now trying to teach his dog how to fetch a ball. Given what psychologists have learned about transfer,is Leo likely to use the principle of reinforcement in helping his dog learn to fetch?

• A)Definitely yes
• B)Definitely no
• C)Only if he has previously learned the principle of reinforcement to automaticity
• D)Only if he retrieves the principle of reinforcement when he is teaching his dog

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