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At the National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., a polar bear suffered a broken tooth, and keepers needed a safe way of treating the problem.  The bear was rewarded first for sticking its nose through a slot in the cage door, then for allowing a keeper to lift its lip and touch its teeth.  Finally, a veterinarian was able to treat the damaged tooth while the bear waited placidly for its familiar reward.  This is an example of _______.
a. modeling
b. shaping
c. negative reinforcement
d. secondary learning
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Psychology: An Exploration

Psychology: An Exploration


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Psychology An Exploration, 3rd Edition (Ciccarelli, White)
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7 years ago
Good timing, thanks!
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I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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