To teach an animal to perform a complex sequence of behaviors,animal trainers are most likely to use a procedure known as
A) delayed reinforcement.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) generalization.
D) shaping.

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Shaping is a technique used in operant conditioning where small steps or approximations towards a desired behavior are reinforced gradually until the final behavior is achieved. This allows for the animal to learn a complex sequence of behaviors by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable steps. Delayed reinforcement, spontaneous recovery, and generalization are not particularly relevant to teaching a complex sequence of behaviors.

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