Danny's skill at hitting a baseball gradually improves as his attempts produce more frequent and longer-distance hits. This is an example of
A) shaping.
B) stimulus generalization.
C) extinction.
D) stimulus discrimination.

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Danny's gradual improvement suggests that he is being shaped through reinforcement. As he produces more frequent and longer-distance hits, he is more commonly rewarded for his efforts. Overtime, this reward encourages and reinforces behavior, ultimately leading to improvement. Stimulus generalization, extinction, and stimulus discrimination are less relevant for this scenario.

Danny's Skill at Hitting a Baseball Gradually Improves as His