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Skinner developed a behavioral technology that included a procedure known as
A) shaping.
B) cognitive mapping.
C) latent learning.
D) instinctive drift.
Behavioral Technology
The application of psychological principles and techniques to influence human behavior in practical, real-world settings.
Skinner
A psychologist known for his theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcement in behavior modification.
Shaping
A method of operant conditioning in which successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced until the exact behavior is achieved.
- Acquire knowledge about the theory and implementation of operant conditioning.
- Understand the approach and uses of shaping in behavior modification.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the theory and implementation of operant conditioning.
- Understand the approach and uses of shaping in behavior modification.
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