Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning Theory' concept of 'Shaping' (Method of Successive Approximations)—defined as a behavioral teaching technique where a complex or new desired behavior is gradually developed by reinforcing small successive approximations leading toward the final goal rather than expecting it to appear all at once—its actual psychological implications, the acquisition of complex student skills in classroom instruction, the formation of adaptive behaviors, and the scientific management of positive reinforcement?
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Understanding Shaping in Operant Conditioning
B.F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory highlights Shaping as a pivotal technique used to teach complex behaviors that are not likely to occur spontaneously.
- Successive Approximations: Shaping involves reinforcing behaviors that come closer and closer to the desired target behavior.
- Step-by-Step Acquisition: Complex skills are broken down into smaller, manageable steps, reinforcing each incremental progress.
- Scientific Validity: Option (b) accurately captures this cumulative process of behavioral shaping and skill acquisition in an educational setting.
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