Maynard is learning to put on his socks. His father reinforces him when he first grasps his sock with both hands. He is then reinforced for placing the sock on his toes, then his foot, and finally when he pulls it up his calf. What principle is his father employing?
A) fading
B) shaping
C) modeling
D) weaning
E) imitation

Question

Maynard is learning to put on his socks. His father reinforces him when he first grasps his  sock with both hands. He is then reinforced for placing the sock on his toes, then his foot, and finally when he pulls it up his calf. What principle is his father employing?
A) fading
B) shaping
C) modeling
D) weaning
E) imitation

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The Answer is B

Maynard Is Learning to Put on His Socks