Skinner developed a procedure to guide a rat's actions toward a desired behavior.The procedure is known as

A) shaping.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) secondary reinforcement.
D) variable-interval scheduling.

Shaping

A training technique where reinforcing behaviors that progressively resemble the target behavior leads to its achievement.

Desired Behavior

Actions or reactions that are sought after in a specific context, often considered appropriate or beneficial.