According to B.F. Skinner, "Shaping" Refers to

question 219

Multiple Choice

According to B.F. Skinner, "shaping" refers to

• A) gradually increasing the reinforcements for a behavior.
• B) reinforcing successive approximations to a behavior.
• C) forcing an animal to do something.
• D) the strategies the animal uses to resist the procedures by the experimenter.

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Definitions:

Steroid Hormone

A type of hormone derived from cholesterol, including testosterone, estrogens, and cortisol, which play critical roles in bodily functions.

Hormone-Receptor Complex

When a hormone binds to its corresponding receptor on a cell, initiating a specific cellular response.

Binds DNA

Refers to proteins or molecules that attach to DNA, influencing its function and regulation.

Calcium Ions

Positively charged atoms of calcium, playing vital roles in various physiological processes, including muscle contraction and neurotransmission.