An animal trainer is trying to teach a lion to perform tricks for circus

First the lion is given food if he sits quietly on a chair. Next the lion is given food if he raises one paw. Finally the lion is given even more food if he gives the trainer a "high-five." In this example, the lion is being trained by
A) negative reinforcement.
Incorrect. Negative reinforcement involves terminating an unpleasant stimulus.
B) generalization.
C) punishment.
D) shaping


Answer: D

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