At the National Zoological Park in Washington,D

question 179

Multiple Choice

At the National Zoological Park in Washington,D.C.,a polar bear suffered a broken tooth,and keepers needed a safe way of treating the problem.The bear was rewarded first for sticking its nose through a slot in the cage door,then for allowing a keeper to lift its lip and touch its teeth.Finally,a veterinarian was able to treat the damaged tooth while the bear waited placidly for its familiar reward.This is an example of _______.

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

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Depreciation Rate

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