Reinforcing behaviors that more closely resemble a final, terminal behavior is called:

A) positive reinforcement.
B) shaping.
C) positive reinforcers.
D) secondary reinforcers.

Secondary Reinforcers

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as conditioned reinforcers.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism where the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Shaping

A method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.