An Animal Trainer Is Trying to Teach a Lion to Perform

question 93

Multiple Choice

An animal trainer is trying to teach a lion to perform tricks for 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 even more food if he gives the trainer a "high-five". In this example, the lion is being trained by ________.

• A)negative reinforcement
• B)generalisation
• C)punishment
• D)shaping

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