Which Statement About Shaping Is False

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement about shaping is false?

• A) Shaping is an effective technique for creating simple or complex behaviors.
• B) Shaping can be used to increase or decrease the frequency or distribution of behaviors.
• C) Shaping is a procedure that is equally effective with animals and humans.
• D) Shaping seldom occurs in the natural world, and for this reason behavior change relies more on other processes.

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