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Q We all have those people or pets in our lives where some aspect of their behavior irks us. Through conditioning it may be possible to train a person or pet to behaviorally respond differently. Using operant conditioning describe a real world scenario where you would attempt to alter the behavior of another person or animal. This description should be 2 pages in length and specifically describe the behavior you are seeking to alter and how you would attempt to alter said behavior through conditioning theories, including using specific terms from the chapter. Rubric operant conditioning operant conditioning Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of behavior 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of how you would use conditioning 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of specific conditioning terms 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear, understandable, error free writing 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts Total Points: 25 PreviousNext

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Conditioning is the behavioral procedure in which a response occurs due to a given stimulus as an outcome of reinforcement (Business Jargons, n.d.). The conditioning has two main segments classical and operant. For the assignment, we will be discussing operant conditioning. Operant conditioning is the segment of conditioning in which learning takes place as a result of reward or punishment providing for a definite behavior. For describing the concept more clearly I am taking an instance that suits the best for this topic. A few years ago I have a dog whose name was Bruno. We adopted him from a pet store near our house. It was a gift from my uncle; I kept his name as Bruno