Shaping reinforces _____ behavior sequences until the overall sequence of behavior is performed reliably.
A)complex
B)unusual
C)smaller
D)larger

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Shaping involves reinforcing smaller behavior sequences that gradually build up to the overall sequence of behavior. This allows the subject to learn and perform the behavior reliably. Therefore, the correct choice is C (smaller).

Shaping Reinforces _____ Behavior Sequences Until the Overall Sequence of Behavior