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CPDT-KA Comprehensive Study Q’s
What is a Punisher
(Ans- something the learner will work to avoid and diminishes likelihood
behavior will repeat
Primary Reinforcers
(Ans- food, reproductive opportunity, water, physical and emotional
security, sometimes play
Secondary Reinforcer
(Ans- The stimulus is paired with or predicting a primary reinforcer, EX:
clicker predicting food
Tertiary Reinforcer
(Ans- A behavior or stimulus that has been paired with or predicts a
secondary reinforcer; helps create behavior chains
Stimulus definition
(Ans- Something that elicits a behavior
Response definition
(Ans- A behavior elicited by a stimulus
Consequence
(Ans- What occurs in response to the learner’s behavior (i.e. a reinforcer,
punisher, nothing). Varies depending on the learner
Counter- Conditioned Stimulus
(Ans- A stimulus\/response that has a new, redefined meaning than
previously learned
Sensitization
(Ans- To become hyper aware or responsive to a stimulus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desensitization
(Ans- To become less aware\/sensitive of a stimulus through a protocol or
intentional practice
Adaptation
(Ans- Physical\/sensory systems have been fatigued
Habituation
(Ans- To become less aware\/sensitive to a stimulus through “been there,
done that” and stimulus was\/is always present in full force.
Overlearning
(Ans- Practicing until lesson is understood no matter how information is
presented
Poisoned Cue
(Ans- When negative association has been attached to a cue
Eustress
(Ans- “Good” stress–learner is primed and ready to engage in learning, is
a pleasant state of arousal
Distress
(Ans- “Bad” stress–learner is overwhelmed and overloaded with stress
hormones
Consequences of distress
(Ans- dogs will show calming signals, have lowered problem-solving ability
Elicited behavior
(Ans- involuntary\/reflexive\/emotional behavior
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CPDT-KA Comprehensive Study Q’s
What is a Punisher
(Ans- something the learner will work to avoid and diminishes likelihood
behavior will repeat
Primary Reinforcers
(Ans- food, reproductive opportunity, water, physical and emotional
security, sometimes play
Secondary Reinforcer
(Ans- The stimulus is paired with or predicting a primary reinforcer, EX:
clicker predicting food
Tertiary Reinforcer
(Ans- A behavior or stimulus that has been paired with or predicts a
secondary reinforcer; helps create behavior chains
Stimulus definition
(Ans- Something that elicits a behavior
Response definition
(Ans- A behavior elicited by a stimulus
Consequence
(Ans- What occurs in response to the learner’s behavior (i.e. a reinforcer,
punisher, nothing). Varies depending on the learner
Counter- Conditioned Stimulus
(Ans- A stimulus\/response that has a new, redefined meaning than
previously learned
Sensitization
(Ans- To become hyper aware or responsive to a stimulus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desensitization
(Ans- To become less aware\/sensitive of a stimulus through a protocol or
intentional practice
Adaptation
(Ans- Physical\/sensory systems have been fatigued
Habituation
(Ans- To become less aware\/sensitive to a stimulus through “been there,
done that” and stimulus was\/is always present in full force.
Overlearning
(Ans- Practicing until lesson is understood no matter how information is
presented
Poisoned Cue
(Ans- When negative association has been attached to a cue
Eustress
(Ans- “Good” stress–learner is primed and ready to engage in learning, is
a pleasant state of arousal
Distress
(Ans- “Bad” stress–learner is overwhelmed and overloaded with stress
hormones
Consequences of distress
(Ans- dogs will show calming signals, have lowered problem-solving ability
Elicited behavior
(Ans- involuntary\/reflexive\/emotional behavior
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CPDT-KA Study Guide: Questions &
Answers
The dog sits and a treat is given. The dog learns to sit.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement
While walking on leash the dog lunges forward and feels pain associated
with the tightening of a prong collar. The dog learns not to lunge against the
collar.
(Ans- Positive Punishment
The dog barks at the owner for attention and the owner leaves the room.
The dog learns not to bark at the owner.
(Ans- Negative Punishment
The puppy jumps against the owners legs and no attention is given to the
puppy. The puppy learns not to jump against the owners legs.
(Ans- Extinction
The owner feeds the dog whenever he lies down in the kitchen. The dog
learns to lie down when in the kitchen.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement
The dog causes the leg bands on a no pull harness to loosen by walking
closer to the owner. The dog learns to walk closer to the owner.
(Ans- Negative Reinforcement
The owner hits the dog with a rolled up paper whenever the dog makes eye
contact with the children. The dog learns never to look at children.
(Ans- Positive Punishment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dog barks in his crate for 20 to 30 minutes after the owner leaves.
Nothing happens as a result of the barking. The dog learns not to bark
when the owner leaves.
(Ans- Extinction
The dog looks away from the handler during the heel free exercise and the
handler abandons the dog in the training room. The dog learns to keep his
eyes glued on the handler.
(Ans- Negative Punishment
A puppy is tethered to a training wall. The handler walks away from the
puppy whenever he is jumping. The do learns to keep four feet on the floor
when standing by the handler.
(Ans- Negative Punishment
Treats are dropped on the floor in the kitchen whenever the dog stares at
the cook. The dog learns to stare at anyone who is cooking.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement
A dog, while chasing a deer is called. When he does not return to his
handler, an electric shock is applied to his neck. The dog learns to come
back when called.
(Ans- Positive Punishment
While learning to retrieve, a lab opens his mouth and an ear pinch stops
when he opens his mouth to take the dummy. The dog learns to open his
mouth to accept the dummy.
(Ans- Negative Reinforcement
The puppy jumps on the garbage can and knocks it over, and edible refuse
is dumped out on the floor. The puppy learns to get into garbage cans.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The puppy jumps on the garbage can and knocks it over, and a large pile of
cans falls on the puppy causing extreme fear. The puppy stops jumping on
the garbage can.
(Ans- Positive Punishment
The puppy follows children home everyday in hope of attention. The
children fail to pay attention to the pup ans he eventually stops following
them.
(Ans- Extinction
A fearful pup barks at approaching people who then back off. Barking
increases.
(Ans- Negative Reinforcement
On the agility course the dog running begins to bark. The handler removes
the dog from the course and puts him in his crate. The dog learns to run
quietly.
(Ans- Negative Punishment
A service dog is given a treat when he applies forward pressure on his
harness. The dog learns to lead his partner.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement
A veterinary technician feeds the dog a treat when he is being examined by
the vet. The dog learns to enjoy visiting the vet.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement
When training a dog to go over the A frame in agility, the trainer offers a
treat to the dog when he has his back feet on the contact zone and his front
feet on the ground. The dog learns to go all the way to the ground and
touch the contact zone along the way.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practice sessions, the handler uses a prong collar and a tight leash to
keep the dog at her side. The dog learns to heel close to the handler to
release the presser on the prong collar.
(Ans- Negative Reinforcement
In the protection phase of Schutzhund training a puppy is allowed to take
the sleeve off the arm of the agitator. The puppy learns to bite when being
formally agitated.
(Ans- Positive Reinforcement
At the groomer’s , the dog barks while in the drying crate. The groomer
uses a squirt bottle to spray water in his face to “correct” the barking. The
dog learns to avoid going into any crate.
(Ans- Positive Punishment
Every morning you take your puppy to the dog play park. You approach
from the south end of the park and meet your other dog walking friends.
One morning you are in a rush and need to drive to the dog park in order to
get your walk done. You park at the North end of the park and your puppy
runs straight to the South end of the park to meet his playmates. What type
of learning is happening?
A. Applied Learning
B. Latent Learning
C. Motivated Learning
D. Cognitive Learning
E. All of the above
(Ans- B. Latent Learning
Indicate which statement is false:
A. The trainer will know that learning has occurred when behavior changes.
B. The trainer will know that learning has occurred when the dog begins to
defer to the owner.
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CPDT-KA Exam Preparation
E-collars should be considered
(Ans – As a last resort, and part of the punishment tier of the humane
hierarchy
According to the Humane hierarchy, the first step in training is to
(Ans – Confirm that the dog is in good health and receiving proper nutrition
The CCPDT code of ethics requires all of the following
(Ans \u2013
Refraining from use of derogatory cultural terms
Regular updating of client contact lists
Recommending other trainers with more experience
The humane hierarchy states that the following comes immediately before
using positive reinforcement training to establish a new behavior
(Ans – Management such as gates and crates
The following is an unacceptable aversive method which could cause your
CPDT-KA certification to be revoked
(Ans – Ear pinch method of dumbell retrieve
Is it acceptable to receive a percentage of income from referrals to another
professional
(Ans – No
Telling a new client about the harsh training methods of another dog trainer
is considered
(Ans – Defamation of a colleague and unethical
Once you have become a CPDT-KA, you must recertification by
(Ans – Earning 36 CEUS every 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a client with a disability wants to attend your group class you should
(Ans – Help the client by providing a reasonable accommodation to mediate
her disability
To protect your clients identity at all times you should never
(Ans – Keep registration forms where class members can see them
True or False. It is permissible to bring noted into the CPDT-KA exam
testing center.
(Ans – False
True or False. It is permissible to turn clients away if you don’t like their
lifestyle choices or breed of dog.
(Ans – False
True or False. A CPDT-KA should acquire written permission prior to
photographing or videoing clients
(Ans – True<\/p>\n\n\n\n