Bill has been engaged in solitary play only.One day he moves close to a group and looks on as they play.Mr.Brown smiles at him and pats him on the shoulder.Bill begins to spend more time near other children observing.This is an example of

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Shaping involves reinforcing behaviors that are closer and closer to the desired behavior. In this scenario, Bill's gradual increase in social proximity, encouraged by Mr. Brown's positive reinforcement (smiling and patting), exemplifies shaping as he moves closer to engaging in play with others.

Bill Has Been Engaged in Solitary Play Only