New golfers learn putting skills best if they are first reinforced for making short putts followed by reinforcement for making putts that are increasingly farther away from the hole.This best illustrates the value of

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This scenario exemplifies shaping, where behavior is reinforced gradually until the desired behavior is achieved. In this case, golfers are reinforced for making short putts and then increasingly farther ones until they master the skill. Delayed reinforcement, variable-interval reinforcement schedules, and spontaneous recovery are not relevant to this scenario.

New Golfers Learn Putting Skills Best If They Are First