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Dog with a Treat

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A dog with a treat represents an incentive used in operant conditioning as positive reinforcement. The treat serves as motivation for performing desired behaviors.

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