In _______________ successive approximations of the target behavior are differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior.
A) conditioning
B) prompting
C) shaping
D) positive reinforcement

Question

In _______________ successive approximations of the target behavior are differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior.​
A) ​conditioning
B) ​prompting
C) ​shaping
D) ​positive reinforcement

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior. Through differential reinforcement, behaviors that are closer and closer to the target behavior are reinforced until the target behavior is achieved. Conditioning, prompting, and positive reinforcement may all be components of a shaping procedure, but they do not involve the same level of successive approximation that is involved in shaping.

In _______________ Successive Approximations of the Target Behavior Are Differentially