​What Will a Psychologist Do in the "Shaping" Procedure to Train

question 167

Multiple Choice

​What will a psychologist do in the "shaping" procedure to train a response?

• A)Electrically stimulate the brain areas responsible for the response.
• B)Start by reinforcing a simple first step in the response.​
• C)Hold the rat's paws in the position necessary to make the response.​
• D)Deprive the animal of food and water until it makes the response.​

Understand the significance and criticisms of the committee system and its impact on legislation.

Assess the influence of external actors, including interest groups, committee staffers, and executive agencies, on Congress.

Understand the importance of cognitive processes in operant conditioning.

Recognize the role of latent learning in behavior without immediate reinforcement.

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