Maynard Is Learning to Put on His Socks

question 14

Multiple Choice

Maynard is learning to put on his socks. His father reinforces him when he first grasps his  sock with both hands. He is then reinforced for placing the sock on his toes, then his foot, and finally when he pulls it up his calf. What principle is his father employing?

• A) fading
• B) shaping
• C) modeling
• D) weaning
• E) imitation

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