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Mokter Hossain
on Oct 17, 2024
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In operant conditioning, _____ refers to rewarding successive approximations of a desired behavior.
A) contingency
B) extinction
C) contiguity
D) shaping
Successive Approximations
A method in behavioral psychology where rewards are given for behaviors that increasingly resemble the target behavior.
Shaping
Rewarding successive approximations of a desired behavior.
Rewarding
Providing a positive reinforcement following desirable behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.
- Explain the concept of shaping and its application in learning behaviors.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of shaping and its application in learning behaviors.