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karen

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Heredity studies show a strong link between depression and family history of depression.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Define shaping. Give a brief example of a shaping procedure.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Shaping is the differential reinforcement of successive approximations of a targeted behavior. Shaping
is used when the student does not have the terminal behavior within his/her repertoire. See section of text on shaping for examples.



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