The process of _____ is the reinforcement of successive acts that leads to a desired behavior pattern or response.
A)shaping
B)blocking
C)mapping
D)counterconditioning
E)flooding

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The process described refers to shaping, which involves reinforcing small steps towards a desired behavior. Blocking refers to the prevention of an existing behavior, mapping is not a recognized operant conditioning term, counterconditioning is a method used to change the response to a stimulus, and flooding involves exposing an individual to a fear-evoking stimulus in a controlled and safe environment.

The Process of _____ Is the Reinforcement of Successive Acts