Asked by Suzette Chihuahua on Jun 27, 2024
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Shaping is a procedure in which reinforcers are
A) designed to evoke respondent behavior.
B) interspersed with punishers to speed the process of learning.
C) used to guide actions closer and closer to a desired behavior.
D) given on a variable-ratio schedule.
Shaping
An operant conditioning procedure in which reinforcers guide behavior toward closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior.
Reinforcers
Stimuli, events, or conditions that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
- Perceive the involvement of operant conditioning in the evolution of behavior.
- Understand the concept of reinforcement and its role in operant conditioning.
Verified Answer
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Nurazua NabilaJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Shaping involves reinforcing behaviors that are progressively closer to the desired behavior until the desired behavior is ultimately achieved. This is accomplished by using reinforcers to guide the individual's behavior towards the desired behavior. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the involvement of operant conditioning in the evolution of behavior.
- Understand the concept of reinforcement and its role in operant conditioning.