of the following is the process of first reinforcing a behavior that vaguely resembles the target behavior, and then reinforcing closer approximations of the target behavior until the target behavior develops?
A) Fading
B) Punishments
C) Shaping
D) Intermittent reinforcement

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Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior, starting with behaviors that vaguely resemble the target behavior and gradually reinforcing closer and closer approximations until the target behavior is achieved.

Of the Following Is the Process of First Reinforcing a Behavior