If a cat learns that a specific sound gets an immediate reward, what behavioral shift might occur?
Answer
The cat shifts into a persistent communicator aimed at their favorite person
When a cat learns that a particular sound results in immediate petting or a treat, they will logically repeat that learned behavior, potentially transforming an otherwise quiet cat into a persistent communicator targeting that specific response.
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