Question

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Glen is attempting to use operant conditioning to train his dog, Thor, to fetch a ball upon command. Once, when Thor goes to fetch the ball, he instead brings Glen a pinecone. Which operant conditioning process is Thor displaying?

Answer 1

Thor is displaying the operant conditioning process known as discrimination.

Step-by-step explanation:

Thor is displaying the operant conditioning process known as 'discrimination.' Discrimination occurs when an organism responds differently to different stimuli or situations. In this scenario, Thor brings Glen a pinecone instead of the ball, indicating that he is able to differentiate between the two objects and respond accordingly.