In Pepperberg's model-rival technique, how was Alex the parrot trained to name objects?
A) Through social learning and operant conditioning
B) Through discrimination procedures
C) Through trial-and-error learning
D) Through shaping and chaining of responses

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Pepperberg's model-rival technique for training Alex the parrot involved social learning, where Alex observed interactions between two humans (a model and a rival for the trainer's attention) and operant conditioning, where correct responses were rewarded. This method emphasized the social context of learning, making it distinct from simple trial-and-error or basic conditioning techniques.

In Pepperberg's Model-Rival Technique, How Was Alex the Parrot Trained