Fred gives his dog a treat each time the dog looks to the left. After a while, Fred only gives a treat when the dog takes a step to the left. Finally, Fred gives a treat only when the dog turns completely around. This situation is an example of

a) shaping.
b) extinction.
c) classical conditioning.
d) negative reinforcement.


a

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