You Would Be Most Likely to Use Operant Conditioning to Teach

question 6

Multiple Choice

You would be most likely to use operant conditioning to teach a dog to

• A) fear cars in the street.
• B) dislike the taste of dead birds.
• C) wag its tail whenever it is emotionally excited.
• D) retrieve sticks and balls.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Binge Eating

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, followed by feelings of shame or guilt.

Binge-Purge Syndrome

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by forced vomiting or other methods to avoid gaining weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by cycles of overeating followed by purging, to prevent weight gain.