Susan is teaching her 3-year-old daughter, Anna, to tie her shoes. At first, if Anna can make an “X” with her shoelaces, she gets praise and a big hug. Next, if Anna can cross a shoelace under and through the “X” she gets praise and a big hug. Finally, if Anna can make the loops to tie the bow, she gets praise and a big hug. Susan is using ____________ to teach Anna how to tie her shoes.
A. stimulus generalization
B. shaping
C. classical conditioning
D. negative reinforcement
Answer:B
Susan is teaching her 3-year-old daughter, Anna, to tie her shoes. At first, if Anna can make an “X” with her shoelaces, she gets praise and a big hug. Next, if Anna can cross a shoelace under and through the “X” she gets praise and a big hug. Finally, if Anna can make the loops to tie the bow, she gets praise and a big hug. Susan is using ____________ to teach Anna how to tie her shoes.
A. stimulus generalization B. shaping C. classical conditioning D. negative reinforcement