Which of the Following Statements About Operant Conditioning Is True

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about operant conditioning is true?

• A) Chaining involves shaping behaviour by use of punishment and reinforcement.
• B) Fading involves gradually decreasing reinforcement once a behaviour is established.
• C) Shaping involves delivering punishment for unwanted behaviours.
• D) Chaining involves reinforcing behaviours that come closer to the target behaviour.

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