To Teach a Tiger to Jump Through a Flaming Hoop,the

question 28

Multiple Choice

To teach a tiger to jump through a flaming hoop,the tiger is first reinforced for jumping up on a certain pedestal,then for leaping from that pedestal to another.Next the tiger has to jump through a hoop between the pedestals to get the reward.Finally,the hoop is set afire and the tiger must jump through it to get the reward.This is an example of __________ .

• A)modeling
• B)shaping
• C)negative reinforcement
• D)secondary learning

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that carry signals over the gap between synapses in the brain.

Synapses

The junctions at which neurons communicate with each other through neurotransmitters.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions and processes.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.