learning theory welfare lecture 1

Question 1

Animal training

Answer 1

• Since domestication various techniques
• Not significant different over time
• Success of selective breeding and the capacity for habituation
• Successful animal training over the millennia reflects the effective use of learning theory

Question 2

Negative reinforcement

Answer 2

You take something away

Question 3

Positive reinforcement

Answer 3

You add something to the situation

Question 4

Shaping

Answer 4

That you aim for certain outcome, but you can’t expect the right outcome at once, learn it it steps

Question 5

Desensiation

Answer 5

Horse learn not to respond to certain pressures