Louis set up a self-modification program in which he runs a little further each day until he reaches his goal.This is an example of
A) self-punishment.
B) shaping.
C) reinforcement.
D) control of antecedent.

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Louis is using shaping, which is a behavior modification technique in which desired behavior is reinforced gradually in small steps until the desired behavior is achieved. In this case, Louis is gradually increasing the distance he runs each day until he reaches his goal.

Louis Set Up a Self-Modification Program in Which He Runs