A boy is teaching his younger sister how to make her bed.At first,he tells her that she did a good job when she gets the bedspread pulled up,even if the sheets are still rumpled.Each following day,he encourages her to be a little neater before telling her that she did a good job.Which term best characterizes this approach to learning?

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This approach to learning is an example of shaping, where the boy is gradually reinforcing his sister's behavior by encouraging her to improve a little each time.

A Boy Is Teaching His Younger Sister How to Make