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penza

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The successive approximation method:
 
  a. was developed by Pavlov.
  b. is an example of variable-ratio reinforcement.
  c. is successful with animals but not humans.
  d. is also called shaping.

Question 2

Shaping a behavior that is not likely to occur spontaneously is accomplished by:
 
  a. self-actualization.
  c. variable-interval reinforcement.
  b. successive approximation.
  d. accident or luck.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Animals and humans demonstrate many more complex operant behaviors that have a much lower probability of occurring in the normal course of events. Skinner presented the method of successive approximation, or shaping, so that an experimenter or a parent can reinforce and condition a pigeon or a child to perform behaviors that are not likely to occur spontaneously.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Animals and humans demonstrate many more complex operant behaviors that have a much lower probability of occurring in the normal course of events. Skinner presented the method of successive approximation, or shaping, so that an experimenter or a parent can reinforce and condition a pigeon or a child to perform behaviors that are not likely to occur spontaneously.




penza

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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