You Just Adopted a Puppy and Want to Teach It

question 195

Multiple Choice

You just adopted a puppy and want to teach it to fetch the newspaper. What approach would

• A) Punish the puppy each time it does not fetch the paper.
• B) Give the puppy a treat each time it gets a little closer to fetching perfectly.
• C) Give the puppy a treat each time it fetches perfectly and not otherwise.
• D) Be patient and understand that behavior shaping occurs naturally over developmental stages.

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Definitions:

Eustachian Tube

A canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping to equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear.

Tympanic Membrane

Commonly known as the eardrum, the tympanic membrane is a thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a crucial role in hearing.

Utricle

A small, fluid-filled sac in the inner ear that detects changes in gravity and linear acceleration, playing a key role in balance.