Fed up with his son not cleaning around the house,Jack buys a book called Shape Up,which instructs the reader to implement the operant conditioning technique of shaping.According to the book,Jack will want to ____.

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The operant conditioning technique of shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of the desired response. In this case, Jack wants his son to clean around the house, so he would provide positive reinforcement for each step his son takes towards this goal, gradually increasing his expectations until the desired response is achieved. B is incorrect because the book only advocates for reinforcement, not punishment. C is incorrect as this describes classical conditioning, not operant conditioning. D is also incorrect because shaping involves rewarding each step towards the desired behavior, not just the final behavior.

Fed Up with His Son Not Cleaning Around the House,Jack