Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding the real psychological implications and scientific management of students' complex skill acquisition, remedial teaching, and systematic behavior modification in classroom teaching, concerning the concept of 'Shaping' propounded under B. F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning Theory'?
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In B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory, 'Shaping' is the process where successive approximations toward the final goal are given step-by-step positive reinforcement to achieve a complex or new behavior. By using this in classroom teaching, teachers can effectively develop complex skills, correct habits, and disciplined behaviors in students.
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