Reinforcing behaviours that more closely resemble a final,terminal behaviour are called:
A)positive reinforcement.
B)shaping.
C)positive reinforcers.
D)secondary reinforcers.

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Shaping involves reinforcing behaviors that more closely resemble a final, terminal behavior, in a step-by-step process. Positive reinforcement refers to strengthening a behavior by adding something desirable, while secondary reinforcers are stimuli that acquire reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer. Therefore, option B is the best answer as it specifically refers to the process of shaping.

Reinforcing Behaviours That More Closely Resemble a Final,terminal Behaviour Are