Shaping Cows' Approach to Humans Using Positive and Negative Reinforcement
Description:
Negative reinforcement can be a powerful tool for behavior analysts, yet it is often overlooked as a treatment method. Pryor (1999) outlines a method for approaching a "timid" animal using a combination of negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement. When the animal stands still, the human operates a clicker, and then retreats from the animal. Gradually, the human moves closer to the animal through the clicking and retreating shaping process. Once the human is standing close enough, food …
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Date:
May 2005
Creator:
Morehead, Melissa L.
Partner:
UNT Libraries