Dustin's Teacher Is Trying to Teach Him to Hold a Pencil

question 81

Multiple Choice

Dustin's teacher is trying to teach him to hold a pencil correctly.She begins by rewarding him when he places his index finger in the appropriate position.Next,she rewards him when he positions his thumb correctly.Finally,she rewards him when he holds his pencil in a slanted direction.This technique is an example of ____.

• A) shaping
• B) vicarious conditioning
• C) observational learning
• D) modeling

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