In operant conditioning, reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior is a procedure called ________.
A) chaining
B) shaping
C) higher-order conditioning
D) counterconditioning

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Reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior is the procedure of shaping in operant conditioning. Chaining refers to linking together a series of behaviors to form a more complex activity. Higher-order conditioning involves associating a neutral stimulus with a conditioned stimulus to create a new conditioned response. Counterconditioning is a process of reversing a previously learned association between a conditioned stimulus and a conditioned response.

In Operant Conditioning, Reinforcing Successive Approximations of a Desired Behavior