To train a young child to eat with a spoon, you should reinforce small steps until she gets it right. This is an example of
A)variable reinforcement.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)partial reinforcement.
D)shaping.

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Shaping involves teaching a behavior by reinforcing small steps towards the desired behavior. In this case, reinforcing the child for using a spoon correctly is an example of shaping. Variable reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and partial reinforcement do not accurately describe this process.

To Train a Young Child to Eat with a Spoon