Shaping Differs from Simple Reinforcement in That ____

question 131

Multiple Choice

Shaping differs from simple reinforcement in that ____.

• A) shaping involves the reinforcement of different behaviors until an ultimate behavior is expressed
• B) shaping involves the reinforcement of the same behaviors until they are firmly established
• C) reinforcement takes longer to accomplish than shaping
• D) reinforcement involves only negative consequences and shaping involves only positive consequences

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