Shaping is the systematic, immediate reinforcement of successive approximations of the target behavior until the behavior is established. Shaping is used primarily to do which of the following?
a. to establish behaviors that have not been previously observed
b. to decrease exhibited behaviors
c. to determine a target behavior
d. to obtain a solid and dependable baseline to build a support plan
Question 2
When it is appropriate to change to a variable reinforcement schedule, the main reason for doing this is to
a. avoid creating dependence
b. discourage creativity
c. increase learned helplessness
d. increase doubt about personal abilities
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