Asked by Makenna Jacobs on Apr 29, 2024
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On Monday,Johnny's mother gave him cookies and milk after he had played quietly for 10 minutes.On Tuesday,she required 20 minutes of quiet play before treat time.On Wednesday,she gave him cookies only after he played quietly for a full half hour.Johnny was taught to play quietly for extended periods through
A) secondary reinforcement.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) shaping.
D) fixed-ratio scheduling.
Secondary Reinforcement
A process in which a neutral stimulus becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.
Fixed-ratio Scheduling
A type of reinforcement schedule in behaviorism where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.
- Explain how shaping works and its vital role in educational development.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Shaping involves reinforcing closer and closer approximations to a desired behavior. In this case, Johnny was reinforced for playing quietly for longer and longer periods of time, which would be an example of shaping. The other options, secondary reinforcement, spontaneous recovery, and fixed-ratio scheduling, do not accurately explain the process involved in teaching Johnny to play quietly for extended periods of time.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how shaping works and its vital role in educational development.