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Fagen; Elephant Learning

Quiz by Nichole Michel

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  • Q1
    What method did the Fagen elephant study primarily use to gather data?
    Controlled laboratory experiments
    Observational studies in natural habitats
    Genetic analysis
    Surveys of elephant populations
    30s
  • Q2

    What is the primary aim of the study?

    to see if elephants can be trained with bamboo sticks

    to see if elephants can be trained with rewards

    to see if elephants can be trained with positive reinforcement

    to see if elephants can be trained

    30s
  • Q3

    positive reinforcement is...

    fulfills biological need

    reward for behavior

    compliments for behavior

    punishment for behavior

    30s
  • Q4

    what fulfills a biological need?

    positive reinforcement 

    primary reinforcer

    secondary reinforcer

    food

    30s
  • Q5

    how many elephants were in the sample size?

    4

    6

    1

    5

    30s
  • Q6

    how many juvenile elephants were used?

    5

    1

    4

    6

    30s
  • Q7

    mark & reward naturally occurring behaviors

    capture

    shape

    lure

    30s
  • Q8

    guide elephants into a position by presenting a reward

    lure

    shape

    capture

    30s
  • Q9

    reinforce successive approximations of the target behavior

    capture

    lure

    shape

    30s
  • Q10

    what was Fagen et al. testing elephants for?

    AIDS

    tuberculosis

    typhoid fever

    herpes

    30s
  • Q11

    What was the primary reinforcer in the study?

    whistle

    banana

    treats

    getting hit

    30s
  • Q12

    What was the secondary reinforcer in the study?

    treat

    banana

    whistle

    compliment

    30s
  • Q13

    What percentage did the elephants have to get correct to be considered successful?

    80%

    70%

    60%

    10%

    30s
  • Q14

    How many elephants failed the test?

    5

    2

    1

    4

    30s
  • Q15

    These techniques work well for breaking down complex tasks

    chaining & treats

    shaping and chaining

    shaping & treats

    luring

    30s

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