When Sami Tried to Shape Her Pet Squirrel's Behavior to Fetch

question 76

Multiple Choice

When Sami tried to shape her pet squirrel's behavior to fetch marbles in the backyard, things proceeded quite smoothly at first. As time passed, however, the squirrel started burying the marbles rather than bringing them to her. This is an example of:

• A) autoshaping.
• B) instinctive drift.
• C) negative automaintenance.
• D) sign tracking.

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

An irrational fear of being in a situation where escape might be difficult or impossible.

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19, known for significant psychological and physical changes.

Heights

Measurements of distance from the bottom to the top of something or the elevated distance of a place or object above a reference point, often causing fear in some individuals.

Weather

The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation conditions.