The process of reinforcing successively closer approximations to a desired behavior is called ___________________?
Correct answer: A. shaping
- A. shaping
- B. partial reinforcement
- C. secondary reinforcement
- D. modeling
Explanation
Shaping reinforces successive approximations, rewarding steps that gradually become closer to the target behaviour. Modeling involves learning by observing another person's behaviour rather than by reinforcing successive steps.
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