Paolo was new to his school and did not initiate much contact with any of his classmates.To help Paolo develop his social skills,Mr.Watts decided to encourage Paolo for his successive attempts to get involved with his classmates.When Paolo started to look interested in groups of children at play,Mr.Watts would tell him that was a step in the right direction;when Paolo tried to share his toys with another child,Mr.Watts told him he was doing very well;and when Paolo engaged himself in a group of children by telling a joke,Mr.Watts told him that he was becoming a regular "pro." Mr.Watts made use of the _________ training strategy.

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Mr. Watts is using reinforcement as a training strategy by encouraging Paolo's successive attempts to get involved with his classmates and praising him for his efforts.

Paolo Was New to His School and Did Not Initiate