Shaping

toc = = = Definition: = An operant conditioning technique that consists of gradually molding a desired behavior (response) by reinforcing any movement in the direction of the desired response, thereby gradually guiding the responses toward the ultimate goal. Gen Psych, CH 5, pp.144

= Examples: =
 * animals in the circus
 * teaching a child how to write his or her name



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