In operant conditioning, the process of delivering reinforcement for successive approximations to a desired behavior is referred to as:
A)shaping
B)partial reinforcement
C)modeling
D)classical conditioning

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The process of delivering reinforcement for successive approximations to a desired behavior is referred to as shaping. Shaping involves reinforcing behaviors that are closer and closer to the desired behavior until the desired behavior is achieved.

In Operant Conditioning, the Process of Delivering Reinforcement for Successive