HUS2315 Lesson 3 Discussion Question

Hus2315 Lesson 3 Discussion Question Name Institution Course Code and Title Instructor Date An Example of Operant Conditioning Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPNz6reMVXY In the video, YouTube (2017), the trainer is teaching the puppy a new/desired behavior. The desired behavior is for the puppy to sit and remain calm. The trainer gives the puppy a treat each time it sits, which teaches it that in order to receive the treat, it must be in a sited position. In addition, the trainer introduces the word ‘sit’ which the puppy learns and obeys since it anticipates the treat. Further, the trainer teaches the puppy not only to sit but also to remain calm. To do this, he gives the puppy a treat each time it sits and remains calm for a few seconds. Therefore, the puppy obeys since...