Which of the following is true concerning operant conditioning principles?
A) Chaining involves reinforcing behaviors that come closer to the target behavior.
B) Fading involves gradually decreasing the frequency of reinforcement for "not-exactly-right" behaviors.
C) Shaping involves delivering punishment for unwanted behaviors.
D) Chaining involves the shaping of the behavior by use of punishment and reinforcement.
Answer: B
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