When you open a combination lock, you first turn the lock to one number. The reinforcement for that response is the opportunity to turn it to the second number, which is reinforced by the opportunity to turn to the third number, which opens the lock. This series of behaviors illustrates the concept of

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Chaining refers to a sequence or chain of behaviors, in which the completion of each behavior serves as a cue or discriminative stimulus for the next behavior in the sequence. In this case, turning the lock to each number in sequence serves as a discriminative stimulus for the next number, until the lock is opened.

When You Open a Combination Lock, You First Turn the Lock