Behv Chains Flashcards
What is a behv chain?
A bunch of B in sequence
What is a stimulus chain??
A dog learning different routes/routines via a series of stimuli
Do we always see the result of learning a stimulus chain?
No!
Does the dog have the ability to change a stimulus chain?
No! They just learn stuff happens in a certain order.
What does Friedman say about the steam of ABC’s
Pluck out the B and look either side of it
What defines a Behv chain?
Each B acts as an A for the B that comes after it!
Is behv just something animals do?
No! Animals also noticed what they have done which can act as a stimuli of A in the same way an external A does.
Why is flyball racing a chain?
The course is always the same - Static Sequence - 4 jumps trigger the mechanism, get the tennis ball and retrieve back over the jumps
Why is agility not a behv chain
Because there is different equipment in a different order! The handler has to direct the dog
What is a Behv chain?
A lot of behaviours in a row!
What principal is in action in behv chains?
Premacks principal
The highest probability B - Reinforcer collection, is performed last.
What principle is in action in behv chains?
Premacks principal
The highest probability B - Reinforcer collection, is performed last. We can use this by controlling its access asking for a less preferred behv first.
E.g., eat your broccoli then you can have ice cream
Are behaviour chains cheap or expensive?
Expensive! Because we are asking for lots of behv for a C
What sort of chains are there?
Back chaining
Modular
Front chaining
What is back chaining
Teaching the B units in reverse.
What is back chaining advantages?
Best for speed endeavours
The final B is performed the most!