A mother states,"You are old enough to clean your own bedroom." Upon later inspection,the mother finds the floor is clear and everything is stacked in a chair.The mother praises the child for clearing the floor.This is consistent with which technique of behavior modification?

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This is an example of shaping, where the child's behavior is gradually modified to meet the desired end goal. The mother praised the child for clearing the floor, which reinforces that behavior and encourages the child to continue improving their cleaning habits.

A Mother States,"You Are Old Enough to Clean Your Own