A procedure used to teach a whole behavior by first training its parts is called:
A)higher order conditioning.
B)shaping.
C)modeling.
D)response generalization.

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The procedure described in the question is called shaping. This involves teaching a behavior by breaking it down into smaller parts and reinforcing each part until the entire behavior is learned. Higher order conditioning involves pairing a conditioned stimulus with a new stimulus to create a second conditioned stimulus. Modeling involves observing and imitating the behavior of others. Response generalization refers to the tendency for a response that has been reinforced to also occur in similar situations or with similar stimuli.

A Procedure Used to Teach a Whole Behavior by First