A mother states,"You are old enough to clean your own bedroom." Later inspection finds the floor clear,but with everything 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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In shaping,behavior is molded in a desired direction by reinforcing each small step toward the desired behavior.The child is praised for clearing the floor,the first step toward cleaning the room.

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