Shaping a Behavior in Operant Conditioning Refers to

question 41

Multiple Choice

Shaping a behavior in operant conditioning refers to

• A) ignoring everything but the desired behavior.
• B) punishing everything except the desired behavior.
• C) rewarding successive approximations to the desired behavior.
• D) rewarding any behavior that comes close to the desired behavior.

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Definitions:

Dangerous Acts

Behaviors or activities that pose a significant risk of causing harm or injury to oneself or others.

Pretending

The act of making believe or simulating reality, often as a form of play or in psychological coping.

Hypnotized

The state of having one's attention and consciousness so focused that suggestions are more readily accepted and acted upon.

Extremely Hypnotized

A state of deep hypnosis where an individual's consciousness is significantly altered and they are highly responsive to suggestions.