Reinforcing behaviors that more closely resemble a final,terminal behavior is called:
A)positive reinforcement.
B)shaping.
C)positive reinforcers.
D)secondary reinforcers.

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Shaping involves reinforcing behaviors that are progressively closer to the final, terminal behavior. This is often used in training animals or teaching complex skills to humans. Positive reinforcement (A) is giving a desirable consequence after a behavior, positive reinforcers (C) are the reward or incentive used in positive reinforcement, and secondary reinforcers (D) are previously neutral stimuli that gain reinforcing value through association with a primary reinforcer.

Reinforcing Behaviors That More Closely Resemble a Final,terminal Behavior Is