optional webinars: Infinity Latency , Prompt Jumping

Question 1

What is an “advanced” trainer?

Answer 1

Disciplined and systematic.

• Solid fluency with the basics of production training
• Follow the process for training and b mod
• No guessing or improvisation

Question 2

The “cost” (trade off) of Infinity Latency—and why it isn’t really

Answer 2

Rate of Reinforcement crashes momentarily.

Low RoR is a performance cost the dog has control over here, so the latency will trend down through successful trials.

Question 3

The purpose of Infinity Latency

Answer 3

Creates the opportunity for a successful trial.

Question 4

Risk of “limited hold”

i.e. not giving Infinity Latency

Answer 4

Likely to use inconsistent time (undefined criteria) to declare a failed trial, and this can dilute the prompt

Only acceptable as a formal criteria, i.e. within Y seconds for a full set

Question 5

Latency

Answer 5

The lag time between the antecedent and behavior

Question 6

Add to fading card elsewhere

Answer 6

Hand signal is a faded prompt (mimics the lure)

Question 7

Function of Prompt Jumping

Answer 7

Avoiding a premature major raise in criteria.

Introducing the verbal then waiting until they are ready for it to be used as criteria.

Question 8

Underlying Process of Prompt Jumping

Answer 8

Firmly establish the CC contingency—cue is always followed by the prompt.

Keep the timing consistent—signal as soon as cue ends. No variation.

Question 9

Criteria for Successful Prompt Jumping

Answer 9

Jean typed when the percentage of trials the dog jumped the prompt would be a “stick” if it were required criteria. A few minutes later, Si says it must be 4-5 in a row

Question 10

When and Why to use Prompt Jumping

Answer 10

Verbal cues are much harder for the dog.

It’s a leap in criteria.

Verbal-only is a much bigger ask than following a smaller hand signal.

Question 11

Define

Criteria

Answer 11

Complete description of precise behavior dog must perform right now to earn a reinforcement.

Standardized requirements within a set.

Question 12

What is the criteria while shopping?

Answer 12

Behavior for the prompt.
Single, consistent OC contingency.

The cue has no part in the criteria.

Question 13

Building a plan—the key to appropriate incremental steps

Answer 13

Be deliberate.

Each step must be worth sticking to for a successful set.

Question 14

Why criteria is important for the dog

Answer 14

They excel at discrimination. Standardized sets let them understand what is expected.

Question 15

Relationship of cue to prompt

in shopping/prompt jumping

Answer 15

Pavlovian
The cue always predicts the prompt.

Even if the dog starts behavior. CC must be certain before expecting OC.

Question 16

Shopping

Answer 16

Looking for the next criteria while rewarding the current criteria.

Assessing readiness to push without expectation for it.

Question 17

Effect of behavior on CC contingency

Answer 17

“This then that” regardless of dog’s behavior or other events

Question 18

Describe

Completed Prompt Jumping

in terms of CC contingency

Answer 18

Confirmed CC as complete—tiny latency so the behavior beats the prompt

Question 19

Time between cues and prompts in shopping

Answer 19

ASAP while still separate.

Seems to be inconsistent info

Question 20

Pitfalls of “fishing” in prompt jumping

Extending the time between cue and prompt

Answer 20

• Pavlovian relationship decays
• Breaks down standardization—broken contract

Question 21

Trainer’s key to successful shopping

Answer 21

Patience.

This might take many, many sets. Successful trials (behavior on hand signal) are still leading to the jump.

Bulk of a training time likely to be on this one step of the plan.

Question 22

ask in office hours to clarify

Answer 22

What is the difference between “pairing” and “shopping” phases for prompt jumping? Is it just making sure you did a full set of pairing before counting? Si pointed out no mechanical difference when shopping phase started (same contingency/still paying for behavior on hand signal).

Question 23

In “Jumping the Prompt” around 43:30, session 4 with Latte, Jean uses left hand for signals rather than right. Doesn’t count as criteria change because standard within set? Was this worked on previously?