Why Animals Need Trainers Who Adhere to the Least Intrusive Principle - Comprehension Q's

Dr Susan Friedman – Author of the article
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#1. What is the essence of the least intrusive principle?

#2. When considering behavior reduction, what do Alberto & Troutman suggest?

#3. Acording to the text, when might negative reinforcement be used?

#4. Which of the following best describes the correlation between control over one's own outcomes and animal welfare?

#5. According to the text, control in animals in human care can be achieved through:

#6. In the context of applied behavior analysis, what does WTF stand for?

#7. The lunging parrot example illustrates that:

#8. The function of a behavior in applied behavior analysis refers to:

#9. What is a possible problem when trying to use food as a reinforcer for the lunging parrot?

#10. According to the text, which researchers found that the detrimental effects of rewards on motivation occur only in specific conditions?

#11. How does a stimulus like a leash pop become a conditioned positive reinforcer?

#12. What happens if food closely and repeatedly precedes an aversive stimulus?

#13. Which statement does the author seem to challenge regarding predictions based on past experiences?

#14. In the context of the text, what difference is highlighted between "choice" and "choosing"?

#15. Skinner's perspective on control mentioned in the text suggests that:

#16. According to the text, what is one major understanding that has changed the perspective on the relevance of training to animal welfare?

#17. When addressing the function of a behavior, what should trainers collect before moving along the hierarchy?

#18. How does Sidman (1993) define coercion?

#19. What does applying the least intrusive principle to animal training require, according to the text?

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