Jeff wants his dog to learn to fetch a stick. What technique should Jeff use to best reach his goal?
a) shaping
b) negative reinforcement
c) punish the dog whenever it does not fetch the stick
d) vicarious reinforcement
Answer (1)
To teach his dog to fetch, Jeff should use shaping, a technique that reinforces gradual steps towards the desired behavior. This approach encourages positive learning experiences rather than using negative reinforcement or punishment. Positive training methods create a stronger bond between Jeff and his dog. ;
