Asked by Christian Cunningham on Jul 07, 2024
Verified
An experimenter who wants to train a rat to pull a string to raise a flag begins by training it to stand up. This procedure is known as
A) stimulus generalization.
B) secondary reinforcement.
C) shaping.
D) backward conditioning.
Shaping
A method of operant conditioning by which successive approximations towards a desired behavior are reinforced.
Operant Conditioning
A learning technique that uses incentives and penalties to influence behavior, thereby affecting the probability of its recurrence.
Secondary Reinforcement
A process where a stimulus reinforces a behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer.
- Familiarize oneself with the process and value of shaping in the framework of operant conditioning.
Verified Answer
EG
edgard guerreroJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior until the behavior is fully learned. In this case, the experimenter is starting with a simpler behavior (standing up) before moving on to the more complex behavior of pulling a string to raise a flag.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the process and value of shaping in the framework of operant conditioning.