Abstract
This paper is dedicated to the operant conditioning and the ways that it can be used in life, in particular, for training a dog. This system of teaching and learning is very easy, but yet can be unpredictable when one does not understand the consequences of his/her actions. In this paper, there is explained what operant conditioning is and what it stems from. The father of the operant conditioning, Skinner, is presented along with another important personality of John Watson. The components of operant conditioning are described in detail, and shaping is defined. There are presented the main stages Continue reading...