Jacob,a police officer,wants to train his new dog,Rover.Jacob buys a "zap collar" that delivers a low intensity shock to the neck of the dog whenever it pulls on the leash.After wearing the collar for a few days,Rover recognizes that the shock is an undesirable result of pulling on the leash.Consequently,Rover stops pulling on the leash.In this scenario,which of the following methods has most likely been used to discipline Rover?

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The use of the "zap collar" to deliver a low intensity shock to the dog when it pulls on the leash is an example of aversive conditioning, which aims to associate an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant consequence. In this case, the shock serves as an aversive stimulus that reduces the likelihood of the dog pulling on the leash.

Jacob,a Police Officer,wants to Train His New Dog,Rover