Sizzle, an Adorable Puppy, Is Learning to Shake Hands

question 120

Multiple Choice

Sizzle, an adorable puppy, is learning to shake hands. The trainer is giving Sizzle a treat each time she moves her paw in the desired direction. Each paw move in the desired direction is called ___________.

• A) Shaping
• B) Successive approximations
• C) Behavioral rehearsal
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Clinical psychologist

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through psychological techniques.

School psychologist

A professional who works within educational settings to support the mental health, learning, and behavior of students.

Major depressive disorder

A mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive sadness or loss of interest in nearly all activities, accompanied by additional symptoms such as changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem.

Self-fulfilling prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual or group holds about a future event that manifests because the individual believes it to be true.