CPAT Practice Test

1Single Choice

A trainer wants to increase the frequency of a dog calmly sitting when visitors enter the home. Which application of operant conditioning best matches this goal?

A.Delivering a food treat immediately after the dog sits, so the behavior is reinforced.
B.Turning away and removing attention whenever the dog jumps up on a visitor.
C.Applying a quick leash correction every time the dog moves toward the door.
D.Placing the dog in a crate after each visitor leaves, regardless of the dog's behavior.

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