A tractor driver learned that every time he pushed a large button in his cab,a horn would sound.Now,whenever he wants the horn to blow,he presses the button.How can you extinguish the driver's learning?
A) Install a device so that every time he touches the button,the driver will receive a shock.
B) Install a device so that the horn will spontaneously blow on its own now and then.
C) Disconnect the wires so that the horn will not sound when the driver pushes the button.
D) Force the driver to stay away from tractors for a long period of time.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Disconnecting the wires so that the horn will not sound when the driver pushes the button is the best choice to extinguish the driver's learning as it directly tackles the trigger (the button) and removes the expected response (horn sound) from it. This will eventually lead to the driver unlearning the association between the button and the horn sound. Other options such as shocking or scaring the driver (A and B) could have negative consequences and may not be effective in the long run, while option D is not practical for the situation.

A Tractor Driver Learned That Every Time He Pushed a Large