Even Though the "B" That Matthew Wrote Looked More Like

question 81

Multiple Choice

Even though the "B" that Matthew wrote looked more like a "D," his teacher, Mrs. Chen, praised him because it was better than his previous attempts. Mrs. Chen used a procedure called

• A) blocking.
• B) generalization.
• C) shaping
• D) extinction.

Identify and differentiate between various types of reinforcers and punishments.

Describe the process and outcomes of observational learning.

Explain the concept of higher-order conditioning and its implications.

Understand the effect of learning principles on behavior modification and control.

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