A dog participating in agility training must navigate a variety of obstacles, such as jumping over hurdles, walking over seesaws, and running through tunnels with its trainer only able to reinforce the dog with a snack or hug after the dog completes the entire sequence. This dog training is accomplished through
A) systematic desensitization.
B) fixed action patterns.
C) programmed instruction.
D) response chaining.

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Response chaining involves teaching a sequence of actions or behaviors by breaking down the task into smaller parts and then linking them together. In the scenario described, the dog is learning to complete a sequence of obstacles, with reinforcement (a snack or hug) provided only after the entire sequence is completed. This process aligns with response chaining, where each obstacle represents a link in the chain of behaviors leading to the final reward.

A Dog Participating in Agility Training Must Navigate a Variety