Psych 20 Dog Training article

A helpful list if anyone is still confused about the difference between positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment, and schedules of reinforcement (fixed ratio, fixed interval, variable ratio, variable interval)
http://topix.teachpsych.org/w/page/36140077/Operant%20Conditioning%20in%20the%20Classroom

Tomorrow's homework is to read the following article and answer the questions below:

http://thebark.com/content/dog-training-operant-conditioning

 

1.Who first experimented with operant conditioning with cats? What kind of learning did they discover?

2.Describe some of the developments in learning research with:

a. Pigeons

b. Chickens

c. Dolphins

3.What are the techniques trainers use to train dogs to perform tasks?

 

4. How can you apply this learning to a household pet?