The process of selectively reinforcing responses that are closer and closer approximations of some desired response is called
A) stimulus discrimination.
B) selection.
C) shaping.
D) step-wise conditioning.

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The process described is known as shaping, which involves rewarding or reinforcing behaviors that are closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior. Choice A refers to the ability to differentiate between different stimuli, choice B is too broad and does not specifically describe this process, and choice D is not a commonly used term in psychology.

The Process of Selectively Reinforcing Responses That Are Closer and Closer