The Reinforcement of Successive and Closer Approximations to a Desired

question 113

True/False

The reinforcement of successive and closer approximations to a desired behavior is known as shaping.

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Definitions:

Resistance To Extinction

The ability of learned behaviors to persist despite a lack of reinforcement or rewards.

Delayed Reinforcement

The presentation of a reward or punishment after a time delay following the desired or undesired behavior.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.

Specified Number

A set or exact amount or number that has been identified or determined.