Training Terms
If you've ever looked into behavioral modification or animal training, you've probably noticed several strange terms. Things like "positive reinforcement" or "clicker training" can be a bit confusing at first, so my goal is to explain them to you in a easy to comprehend manner.
You can click on the buttons below to learn about "reinforcement vs punishment" (they mean different things in a training context - punishment isn't always "bad" and reinforcement isn't always "good"!), "clicker training" (what is a clicker and how does it help training-wise?), the 3 main methods of behavior modification/trick training (luring, targeting, and shaping), and the 3 main types of learning (classical, operant, and observational), and the different types of reinforcement schedules:
You can click on the buttons below to learn about "reinforcement vs punishment" (they mean different things in a training context - punishment isn't always "bad" and reinforcement isn't always "good"!), "clicker training" (what is a clicker and how does it help training-wise?), the 3 main methods of behavior modification/trick training (luring, targeting, and shaping), and the 3 main types of learning (classical, operant, and observational), and the different types of reinforcement schedules:
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