Download Psy 331.03 Advanced Laboratory in Operant Behavior

Psy 331.03 Advanced Laboratory in Operant Behavior
Dr. Val Farmer-Dougan
FALL 2016
https://about.illinoisstate.edu/vfdouga/Pages/P331-01.aspx
Lecture: M 12-1:15 in FSA 231
LaboratorySessions: W and F at 12-12:50, 1:1-50, 2-2:50
all labs meet in FSA 230
Welcome to Psychology 331.03
In this laboratory course you will encounter firsthand the basic theories and some basic
procedures for training , managing, and conducting research on canines. You will be introduced to the
physiological, cognitive and developmental aspects of canine behavior that are critical to understand
when working with dogs.
As a result of this class you should develop an understanding and beginning fluency in the roles
of consequences and the scheduling of consequences on acquisition, maintenance and structure of
behavior in human and nonhuman organisms. The course emphasizes both the mechanisms and
theories surrounding how consequences select and shape behavior, with an emphasis on methodology,
measurement and quantification of behavior as a means of explaining underlying mechanisms.
This course is structured so that you will find we move from a basic introduction to the biology of
canine behavior, canine development and finally canine cognition. At the same time you will be learning
theories and methods of operant and classical conditioning, functional analysis and behavior
assessment. We will also discuss ethical issues surrounding animal research, canine behavior and
shelter/rescue programs .
As an upper division class, I prefer that we read original sources- that is, we read the actual
research articles, rather than a text. However, to ensure that we all have a good basic grounding in
operant conditioning, I have included a special book, Don’t Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor, as a
wonderful resource. We will cover quite a bit of ground each week - so please keep up with the
readings.
PLEASE keep this syllabus; it contains reading assignments, test dates, grade information, and other
items that will be of use throughout the semester.
Office Hours:
My office is in Felmley Science Annex (FSA) 230A (inside the lab). I do NOT have an
office in DeGarmo, so look for me in the lab! My office phone is 438-4554; the lab phone is 438-8333.
Office hours: MWF 11-11:50 or by appointment
Goals for Psychology 331.03
As a result of completing the course, the student will be able to:
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Understand and outline the main theoretical positions on the care of laboratory animals
exemplified and required by IACUC and the Animal Welfare Act
Develop an understanding and beginning fluency regarding the roles of consequences and the
scheduling of consequences on acquisition, maintenance and structure of behavior in human
and nonhuman organisms.
Become familiar with the mechanisms and theories surrounding how consequences select and
shape behavior
Understand and apply behavioral methodology, measurement and quantification of behavior
via laboratory exercises.
Compare and contrast the major principles of experimental analysis of behavior in general, and
in particular operant conditioning, choice, stimulus control, aversive and punished behavior,
complex response units, and dynamic behavior.
Address contemporary social issues contained within the analysis of behavior in experimental
and applied situations.
Understand the physical, cognitive and social development of domestic dogs and be able to
relate these concepts to training situations.
Become fluent in giving the Cannineality and SAFER behavior assessments and conducting a
functional analysis with dogs.
Recognize the similarities and differences in learning processes across species of animals and
humans.
Understand the dynamics of the individual versus a social group and how this may affect
learning and cognitive behavior.
Become familiar with the ethics involved in research with animal subjects and the legal and
moral responsibilities of those working with nonhuman subjects.
Required Texts
1.
Our main "text" is Don't Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor and The Other End of the Leash, by
Patricia McConnell. These books may be purchased at the Alamo, the University Book Store, or most
any book store.
2.
To supplement this with academic readings, we ALSO tackle original sources. These are
available on line from our website. You are responsible for downloading , reading each article, and
completing the reading study guide for each reading!
3.
Finally, please purchase the Laboratory Manual (PIP PACKET #, $ ) you will use for the
labs. You may purchase it at PIP printing in the Bone. These will be your lab assignments and many of
your data sheets. Bring the lab manual to EACH lab, please!
Class Activities and Grading
The format of the course includes both lecture tutorials and laboratory sessions. We will have
tutorials/lectures on Mondays during our regularly scheduled class time.
Lecture Tutorials:
The lectures will be conducted in the classroom on Mondays. All lab sections/groups meet in the
classroom each Monday for lecture. Lecture attendance is critical- announcements, procedural changes,
deadlines and assignments will be given out during this time. You will be held responsible for any
information disseminated in lecture, whether you attended or not!
The lecture tutorials will focus on concepts, techniques, and issues critical to operant
conditioning and canine behavior. Students are expected to participate in group discussions regarding
the assigned readings during this lecture/tutorial period. In addition, each student will be required to
submit written answers to the study guide questions for each reading each week. These written
summaries will be most critical for completing the tests- so keep them.
Laboratory Sessions:
Students are required to attend two (2) laboratory sessions per week. PLEASE ATTEND AT YOUR
ASSIGNED SESSION. If you miss a lab session, it is critical to inform your partner AND the TA or Dr.
Farmer-Dougan. Failure to attend a lab or inform the instructor PRIOR to the lab session will result in a
loss of points for that day.
During lab sessions you will be paired with another student. The two of you will then be
assigned a dog. This is your dog as long as s/he remains in the program. It is possible that your dog will
be adopted prior to the end of the semester. When this happens, you will be assigned the next
available rescue dog.
Laboratory sessions involve moving, getting down on the floor, and touching/interacting with
the dogs. Comfortable clothing (that is easily washed) and sturdy shoes are a must. Dog leashes and
treats will be provided for you.
DAILY DATA COLLECTION IS MANDATORY….WORKSHEETS
AND/OR A DAILY DATA SHEET ARE TO BE COMPLETED FOR EACH LABORATORY SESSION!
HINT: Do not wear dark clothing, clothing that attracts lint or hair, or any clothing you are concerned
about keeping clean……dogs are hairy and can be messy. You may get slobber, dog hair, and other
dog emissions on you. But, you also get lots of unconditional positive regard (from the dogs!)
Each laboratory session will focus on a particular training or assessment technique. Dr. FarmerDougan will lead the training sessions. It is critical that you have completed all homework related to the
lab PRIOR to attending the lab. An unprepared trainer will result in frustrated and unsuccessful dog!
Tests and Projects
There will be two tests and one project/presentation required for this class: The tests will be
given at midterm and approximately two weeks before the end of the semester. The final project will
include a written APA style research/case study paper and an oral presentation. Guidelines for the
project will be handed out in class.
Daily Work/Regular Assignments
There are two types of daily assignments
1.
Laboratory session Data collection. You must complete data collection for EACH laboratory
session. It is expected that one student will collect the data during the first half of the lab, and then the
second student will collect data during the second half of the session. This is to allow both students the
opportunity to conduct the training AND learn to take data. You will receive a total of 10 points for
each laboratory session if you have completed your assigned data collection task. (10 points per week x
15 weeks). If you fail to complete a data collection session you will lose points for that session unless
your absence is excused.
2.
Reading summaries. Each student will complete the assigned reading summary each week, for a
possible total of 10 points. Each week's reading summary is posted online. It is your responsibility
to download and read each of the readings and complete each summary by the deadline (either
handwritten or typed is acceptable). These summaries will become CRITICAL for completing the
laboratory sessions, for the tests, and for your final project. Written summaries are due NO LATER than
FRIDAY after the lecture for those readings.
Summaries will be Graded as:
On Time
Late
Completed accurately and in detail:
10 Points
8 Points
Completed, with a few corrections needed:
8 Points
6 Points
Partially or inaccurately completed, poor detail:
7 Points
4 Points
Partially completed or very inaccurate:
6 Points
2 Points
Partially completed, no detail, inaccurate:
5 Points
1 Points
Anything over a week late:
0 Points
Final Paper
Each person will write up the results of their work with the dogs as an APA style research/case
study paper. This will include background literature (using the readings from class), a method section,
results section and discussion. Of course, you will also include your references, tables and figures.
You will also do a brief presentation of one of your dog’s cases during the final examination
period. The final project and presentation is worth a total of 150 points.
Final Grades
Grades will be based on the following:
Tests (100 Points Each)
200 Points
Daily Laboratory Sessions
150 Points
Final Project
150 Points
Study Guides
150 Points
Final Grades:
A
598.0-650 points
B
546.0 to 597.99 points
C
494.0 to 545.99 points
D
420.0 to 493.99 points
F
419 points or less
Academic Dishonesty
Any cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating or plagiarism will result in an F in the course and
referral to the Student Code Enforcement Review Board (SCERB) for disciplinary action. Cheating
INCLUDES (but is not limited to): plagiarism of both published and unpublished written work, having
another individual take or assist you with an online exam, taking an exam for or assisting another
individual with an online quiz, performing or completing a class assignment or quiz for another
individual or having another individual perform or complete a class assignment or quiz for you. Cheating
is thus defined generally as representing work that is NOT your own as your work or allowing your work
to be represented as another’s' so that individual receives academic credit. Violators of this policy will
receive a failing grade on that assignment or quiz, a possible failing grade for the course, and referral to
the department chair and the SCERB for disciplinary action.
Special Problems
If you have a disability, if English is your second language, or need other special considerations,
please see me as soon as possible (that's before the first test!) to work out any special arrangements
that might be needed. If you fail a test, please see me as soon as possible. I cannot help you if you do
not contact me for help!
Please Note that according to University Guidelines: Any student needing to arrange a
reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell
Hall, 438-5853 (voice), 438-8620 (TDD). They are there to ensure that you receive the help you need!!
Absences due to Student Bereavement
Students who experience the death of an immediate family member or relative as defined in
the University Student Bereavement Policy will be excused from class for funeral leave, subsequent
bereavement, and/or travel considerations. Students are responsible for providing appropriate
documentation to the Dean of Students office and for contacting the instructor as soon as possible to
make arrangements for completing missed work. More information is available in the Student
Bereavement Policy at http://www.policy.illinoisstate.edu/2-1-27.shtm
Lecture Schedule
Other End
of the Leash
Reading
Week Lecture Topic
Lecture Reading
W1 Intro to Class
8/22
Intro to Operant conditioning
Chapter 1
(IACUC training assignment is in your lab manual)
W2 Canine Communication
8/29
ASPCA's Guide to Canine Communication
Chapter 3
ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist: Aggression in dogs.
An Overview of Types of Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
and Methods of Treatment
Lecture 3: Dog behavior and Aggression
Study guide for week 3
W3
9/5
LABOR DAY
W4 Clicker Training and Operant
9/12 conditioning! This is how you teach
your dog!!!!!!
NO LECTURE
Effect of reinforcement, reinforcer omission and
Chapter 2
extinction on a communicative response in domestic
dogs (Canis familiaris)
Effects of 2 training methods on stress-related
behaviors of the dog (canis familiaris) and on the dog-
owner relationship
Lecture: Shaping
Study Guide Week 4:
W5
Stimulus Control: Putting a behavior Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus control
Chapter 8
on cue!
9/19
The relationship between number of training sessions
per week and learning in dogs
Everything You Wanted to Know About Proofing—But
Were Afraid to Ask:
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2279
Lecture: Cues and Beginning Chains
Study guide Week 5
W6 Chaining and Advanced Conditioning: Loading the problem loader: The effects of target
9/26 Getting to the HARD Stuff!
training and shaping on trailer- loading behavior of
horses.
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Test 1 Handed Out
Conditioning shelter dogs to sit
Chapter 4
Comparing traditional and clicker training
Making the Connection: Behavior
chains http://www.clickertraining.com/node/111
Lecture: Chains and more conditioning tricks
Psy 331 study guide week 6.docx
W7
Dog Development:
10/3 Puppyhood, adolescence and
adulthood....dogs have awkward
stages, too!
Emotional and Social Development of the Young Dog Chapter 4
What did domestication do to Dogs? A New Account
of Dog's Sensitivity to Human Actions
Puppy Development
Lecture Week 7: Cognitive and physical development
and domesticty in the dog.
Psy 331 study guide week 7.docx
W8
10/10
Functional Analysis: Assessing the
dog and the problem.
Decreasing Dog Problem Behavior With Functional
Analysis: Linking diagnoses to treatment
Chapter 8
Test #1 due
Canine-ality and SAFER test
Week 9: FAB Powerpoint
Psy 331 study guide week 8.docx
W9
10/17
Negative Reinforcement Extinction
and Learned Helpessness
This is why we don't use
punishment!!!!!
Why punishment fails and what works.
Alleviation of Learned Helplessness in dogs
Dogs in animal shelters: Problems, suggestions, and
needed expertise
Week 8: Lecture on Learned Helplessness
Psy 331 study guide week 9.docx
W10 Comparing Training Methods: Why
Positive Training? Is there really an
10/24
Alpha? Why don't we use
"dominance training"?
The relationship between training methods and the
occurrence of behavior problems, as reported by
owners, in a population of domestic dogs.
apter 7
Dominance in domestic dogs: useful construct or bad
habit?
Dominance revisited
Powerpoint: Behavior problems and Dominance
Psy 331 study guide week 10.docx
W111 Play Behavio: Playing with other dogs Attention to attention in domestic dog (Canis
Chapter 5
and playing with humans!!
familiaris) dyadic play.
10/31
Conspecific observational learning by adult dogs in a
training context.
Lecture: Dog Play and Intentional Communication
Psy 331 study guide week 11.docx
W12 Jobs and Dogs:
Factors Affecting Behavior and Welfare of Service
Dogs for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
11/7 Service, scent and working: It is great
for humans...but what about the
Dogs as catalysts for social interactions: Robustness
dog?
of the effect.
Lecture: People magnets and service dogs
Chapter 9
PSY 331 study guide week 12.docx
W13 Canine Cognition: Dogs are smarter
than you think!
11/14
Test #2 handed out
That dog is smarter than you know: Advances in
understandning canine learning, memory and
cogntiion.
Citizen Science as a new tool in dog cogntion
research
Deferred imitation and declarative memory in
domestic dogs
Lecture PPT: Dog cognition?
Psy 331 study guide week 13.docx
11/21 THANKSGIVING BREAK
Try what you've learned with your dog or your
relatives dog and show how much you have learned
to family and friends (and bring them over to the R+
side!)
W14 Are All Dogs the Same?
Understanding differences and
11/28
"disABILITIES".
Lessons learned from the dog genome. TRENDS in
Genetics, 23, 557-567.
Behavior of hearing or vision impaired and normal
vision and hearing dogs (Canis lupis familiaris): Not
the same but not that different.
Powerpoint: Deaf dogs and Typical Dogs
Psy 331 study guide week 14.docx
W15 Data Analysis and Conclusions
12/5 Test #2 Due MONDAY morning
Miltenberger’s Behavior Modification: Principles and
Procedures
Final Paper Instructions
Final Paper Guidelines.PPT
Week 15 NO study guide- work on your data
Finals Final time to be announced
Week
Final Paper is DUE at your final exam period.
Chapter 6
Lab Schedule
Lab
Lab Topic
Lab Manual/Reading
(DSTG=Don't Shoot the Dog)
Activities
W1a
8/24
IACUC and safety
training
DSTG Ch1
Complete IACUC training or CANNOT
work with dogs!
W1b
Clicker Mechanics and Activity sheets 1, 2 and 3
How to interact with
a Dog!
Click then treat practice with people!
More Clicker
mechanics
Activity sheets 4,5,6
Click then treat practice....still with
people and maybe a dog!
Dog Behavior and
Emotions
Read lab activity
Complete lab activity for grade
8/26
W2a
8/31
W2b
9/1
W3a
9/3
Ethics training and Emergency
procedures PPT
YOU get to work with Working on eye contact and
a dog!
name
Complete lab activity with data
Name Game 1
W3b
Name Game 1:
9/7
Distance and fluency
and add a basic
behaviors
W4a
Capturing Behavior: Capturing Behavior worksheets
Head dip and paw lift
9/9
Working on eye contact and
name
Complete lab activity with data
Introduction to the dogs; shape "lick
it'
W4b
9/14
Capturing and
Capturing Behavior Worksheets Advanced free shaping
Shaping: New
behaviors and
something with a box
W5a
9/16
Targeting 1:
Targeting data sheets 1 and 2
Developing the hand
target
Targeting and moving your dog with
your hand or target stick
W5b
9/21
Targeting 2:
Targeting data sheets 3 and 4
Developing the object
target
Using the target stick to teach new
behavior
W6a
9/23
Using a cue
Teach a new behavior with cue
Take data on your shaping….you will
need it
W6b
9/28
Transfering a cue
Teach a new cue to an old
Take data on your shaping….you will
behavior And assess for stimulus need it
control
W7a
9/30
Shape a second new
behavior
Shape a new advanced behavior Take data on your shaping….you will
need it
W7b
10/5
Shape a quick trick
behavior
Shape a “trick” behavior using
shaping, targeting and good
stimulus control
W8a
Developing fluency
and assessing your
shaping
Test for fluency, check for poison Take data on your shaping….you will
cues and tainted cues
need it
W8b Shape fluency and
10/12 assess your shaping
Test for fluency, check for poison Take data on your shaping….you will
cues and tainted cues
need it
W9a Functional Analysis
10/14
Canine-ality
Safer
Dorey FA
Conduct FA
W9b
Video session
Special topics and assessing problems
10/7
Functional Analysis
Take data on your shaping….you will
need it
10/19
W10a Introduction to chains Begin to build a chain
10/21
Take data on your shaping…
W10b Build a 3 part chain:
10/26 Sit/down/come
Take data on your shaping….
Shape a 3-part chain that is
fluent!
W11a Build a 5 part chain Shape a 5 part chain using
10/28
behaviors the dog is fluent on
Sit/down/come/touch
hand/touch target
.you will need it
you will need it
Take data on your shaping….
you will need it
W11b Train an opposite pair Choose a behavior that could
Take data on your shaping….
11/2 of cues
have “opposites” and chain that
you will need it
cue (e.g., left/right; back, front)
Left/right
back/front
forward/backward
W12a Teach a compound
11/4 cue
Choose a behavior that can build Take data on your shaping as
a compound cue and shape it to
you will need it.
fluency
W12b Teach a modifier cue Choose a behavior that can be
11/9
used with a modifier and teach
that to fluency
Take data on your shaping, as you
W13a Shaping Complex
11/11 Behavior
Building your final project
5-part chains
W13b Shaping Complex
11/16 Behavior
Building your final project
3-part chains
W14a Shaping Complex
11/18 Behavior
Chaining Behaviors
5-part chains
W14b Shaping Complex
11/30 Behavior
Chaining Behaviors
5-part chains
Will need it!
W15a Review and Work on Re-establish your 5-part chain
12/2 Advanced Chain
Trouble Shooting and dealing with
Extinction from a week off!
W15b Show and Tell!
12/7
Demonstrations
Finals
Week
Video taping of 5-part chains
Final Paper is DUE