Shaping (In the Context of Operant Conditioning) Means

question 56

Multiple Choice

Shaping (in the context of operant conditioning) means

• A) positive reinforcement.
• B) reinforcing successive approximations to a desired behavior.
• C) physically forcing a response.
• D) withholding reinforcement until an undesirable behavior ceases.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

Removal

The act of taking away or eliminating something from a particular place or context.

Event

An event or incident, particularly one that is significant.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes tend to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.