The targeted behavior in most operant conditioning experiments is often not likely to occur spontaneously. Therefore, the experimenter must engage the animal in this procedure before further experimentation.
A) classical conditioning
B) shaping by successive approximation
C) operant behavior training
D) acquisition training

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Shaping by successive approximation involves reinforcing behaviors that are progressively closer to the targeted behavior, which is necessary when the desired behavior does not occur naturally or spontaneously. This technique is commonly used in operant conditioning experiments to gradually train animals to perform specific actions.

The Targeted Behavior in Most Operant Conditioning Experiments Is Often