When someone reinforces a series of successive approximations of a desired response, they are engaged in _____ a behavior.
A)the continuous reinforcement of
B)generalizing
C)discriminating
D)shaping

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Shaping is the process of reinforcing successive approximations to a desired behavior, gradually guiding the behavior towards the target outcome.

When Someone Reinforces a Series of Successive Approximations of a Desired