Armed with bits of jerky, Alfred taught his pet dog to lie down and roll over. He MOST likely used _____ to teach his dog this trick.

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Shaping through successive approximations involves rewarding the animal for behavior that gradually approaches the desired behavior. In this case, Alfred is rewarding his dog for lying down and then rolling over, which is a series of behaviors that lead to the desired final behavior. The use of jerky as a reward is an example of positive reinforcement.

Armed with Bits of Jerky, Alfred Taught His Pet Dog