Question

Okay, that was good! Now this time, don't close your eyes. Keep your eye on the ball, soyou know when to close your hands,'' Mark said in the process of teaching his 5-year-old to play catch. In operant conditioning terms, Mark is using _____ to teach his daughter how to catch a ball.
A)the partial reinforcement effect
B)shaping
C)generalization training
D)negative reinforcement

Answer 1

Answer: Shaping

Explanation:

Shaping is the process of establishing a behavior which is not performed by the individual at present. Shaping is the procedure which involves reinforcing behaviors which are closer to the target behavior.

For example, a child learns to stand, walk and move about through shaping as it doesn't just come naturally to a child, but rather through shaping. This can also be applicable to catching a ball.