Shelby is teaching her child to tie his shoes. Instead of rewarding him only when he completes the task, she rewards him for small successes along the way, such as crossing the laces, then making a loop, then tying the bow. What is this technique called?

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This technique is called successive approximations or shaping. It involves breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, more manageable steps and rewarding the individual for achieving each small step along the way towards the ultimate goal.

Shelby Is Teaching Her Child to Tie His Shoes