Fagen Flashcards
Positive reinforcement definition
The introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus after a behaviour
Negative reinforcement definition
When something unpleasant is removed to increase the likelihood of the desired behaviour
Negative punishment definition
Taking away a favourable stimulus following that action
Positive punishment definition
Adding an aversive stimulus after an unwanted behaviour to discourage repeating the behaviour
What are the traditional training methods used in Nepal
Punishment, negative reinforcement, trained using pain inflicted by the sharp end of a whittled bamboo stick, free contact
Benefits of secondary positive reinforcement training
The marker can more precisely indicate the moment the animal performs the expected behaviour better than food or treats alone by minimising delay in reinforcement due to the retrieval and presentation of treats
Why is a trunk wash needed
Tuberculosis is a significant health concern in captive populations of elephants
Free contact definition
Unlimited contact between handlers and trainers
Protected contact definition
Maintaining a barrier between the handler and elephants and that relies solely on positive reinforcement or reward-based training
Primary reinforcer definition
Things that motivate behaviour because they satiate an individual’s basic survival needs
Secondary reinforcer definition
A stimulus that reinforces a behaviour after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer
Shaping training definition
An aspect of behaviour analysis that gradually teaches new behaviour through the use of reinforcement until the target behaviour is achieved
Behavioural chaining definition
Enables separately trained behaviours to be performed in succession in response to cues
What was the sample?
Five female elephants, 1–4 were 5- to 7-year-old juveniles who were born at the stable. Number 5 was estimated to be in her 50s
