In the Textbook Example Regarding "Shaping a Teacher," Psychology Students

question 234

Multiple Choice

In the textbook example regarding "Shaping a Teacher," psychology students would look interested in her lecture when she was standing on the right side of the room; and they would look bored when she was standing on the left side.The students were shaping the teacher's behavior using _____ reinforcers.

• A)social
• B)primary
• C)token
• D)cognitive

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Definitions:

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