Question

_______ is a procedure for changing behavior by reinforcing responses that approach the desired goal. Molding Shaping Natural selection Behavioral analysis Counterconditioning

Answer 1

Answer:

Shaping

Shaping  is the operant conditioning process applied directly to the responses issued by the individual.

Explanation:

Shaping is a differential reinforcement of successive approximations of the target behavior. Immediate reinforcement plays an important role in this process, as it makes assimilation faster and more reinforced, just as with arbitrary reinforcers.

Answer 2

Answer: SHAPING.

Explanation: Shaping in Psychology can be defined as a process of positive reinforcement in order to change behaviour in operant conditioning.

Shaping was introduced by B.F Skinner and is used in the modification of behaviour by using positive response. This method was firstly tested on animals before humans then other species.

An example will be a child learning how to crawl, pull itself up, stand walk etc through positive reinforcements.