Which of the following behaviors cannot be developed through shaping?
A) self-injurious behaviors
B) arguments between spouses
C) animal tricks
D) startle response to loud noise

Question

Which of the following behaviors cannot be developed through shaping?​
A) ​self-injurious behaviors
B) ​arguments between spouses
C) ​animal tricks
D) ​startle response to loud noise

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shaping is a method of behavior modification where desired behavior is gradually achieved through reinforcing successive approximations. Self-injurious behaviors and arguments between spouses are not desired behaviors, and thus cannot be developed through shaping. Animal tricks and startle response to loud noise are desired behaviors and can be developed through shaping. However, startle response to loud noise is an innate response, and not a learned behavior, hence it is not suitable for shaping.

Which of the Following Behaviors Cannot Be Developed Through Shaping?​

Which of the Following Behaviors Cannot Be Developed Through Shaping?