Asked by Grace Matthews on Jun 10, 2024
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Shaping a behavior that is not likely to occur spontaneously is accomplished by
A) self-actualization.
B) successive approximation.
C) variable-interval reinforcement.
D) accident or luck.
Successive Approximation
A behavioral strategy that rewards closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior.
Variable-Interval Reinforcement
A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, leading to steady and consistent responses.
Self-Actualization
The attainment of an individual's abilities and potential, seen as an essential motivation or demand inherent in every person.
- Comprehend Skinner's theories on operant conditioning and the patterns of reinforcement.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend Skinner's theories on operant conditioning and the patterns of reinforcement.
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