This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Define shaping. Provide an example. What will be an ideal ... (Read 35 times)

ericka1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
on: Jun 21, 2018
Define shaping. Provide an example.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true concerning backup reinforcers?
 
  a. they can interfere with the ability of a token to become a conditioned reinforcer
  b. they may include activity reinforcers and privileges
 c. they cannot involve things that an individual has a basic right to access
 d. they should only be available to individuals through token exchange


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

owenfalvey

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Shaping is defined as the differential reinforcement of successive approximations of a target behavior until the target behavior is exhibited by the individual. A doorknob rusts over time and you must put more and more effort into turning it to open the door, thereby shaping the intensity of the behavior.

Answer to Question 2

a


ericka1

  • Member
  • Posts: 544
Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent

tuate

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

How the study of genomes and proteomes can provide us with connections to different biological level How the study of genomes and proteomes can provide us with connections to different biological level
GI series. (a) Upper GI series begins with a barium swallow, barium shake, or barium meal. (b) Lower GI series. (a) Upper GI series begins with a barium swallow, barium shake, or barium meal. (b) Lower
The Number of Children Americans Think Are Ideal The Number of Children Americans Think Are Ideal
Tall safety stands can be used to provide additional support for the vehicle while on the hoist. Tall safety stands can be used to provide additional support for the vehicle while on the hoist.
Growing plants in a container garden can provide healthy, nutritious vegetables for your dinner Growing plants in a container garden can provide healthy, nutritious vegetables for your dinner
Shaping in Animal Training Shaping in Animal Training
Video: Enzyme-Catalyzed Reactions

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library