The process of reinforcing successively closer approximations to a desired behavior is called
A) generalization.
B) intermittent reinforcement.
C) shaping.
D) secondary reinforcement.

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Shaping is the process of reinforcing successively closer approximations to a desired behavior. Generalization refers to the tendency of a learned behavior to be elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original stimulus. Intermittent reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior only sometimes, rather than every time it occurs. Secondary reinforcement involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a primary reinforcer to make it a conditioned reinforcer.

The Process of Reinforcing Successively Closer Approximations to a Desired