Shaping Means

question 166

Multiple Choice

Shaping means:

• A) learning by imitation.
• B) punishing all behaviors except the one you desire.
• C) reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior.
• D) using negative reinforcement-avoidance conditioning to eliminate an undesired behavior.

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Definitions:

Psia

Pounds per square inch absolute. Measure of pressure values used in North America that factors in atmospheric pressure of 14.7 psi.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, crucial for weather patterns and breathing.

Sea Level

The average level of the surface of the ocean at any given place, used as a standard in calculating land elevation and water depth.

Hydraulic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid in a hydraulic system, used to generate force and motion in hydraulic machinery and tools.