Scenario:In a dog training class, a trainer initially pairs…
Scenario:In a dog training class, a trainer initially pairs a clicker sound with small pieces of chicken. Over time, however, the trainer becomes busy and often clicks without following it up with food. Eventually, the dogs stop responding to the clicker altogether, even when it sounds repeatedly during commands. Question: Based on what you know about conditioned reinforcement and extinction, explain why the dogs stopped responding to the clicker and how this problem could be corrected.
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