Bernice is "potty training" 18monthold Kenny
First, she allows him to become familiar with the potty chair, next she reinforces Kenny for just sitting on the potty, and finally she reinforces Kenny for actually "using" the potty.
Bernice is using a procedure called
a. latent learning.
b. vicarious classical conditioning.
c. shaping.
d. intermittent conditioning.
ANSWER: c
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a. longitudinal fissure. b. central fissure. c. lateral fissure. d. subcortical fissure.
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A. Older adults need more calcium in order to prevent the development of osteoporosis. B. Older adults are less likely to take multivitamins than younger adults. C. Older adults require fewer calories therefore their diets must be more nutrient dense. D. Older adults often forget to eat due to cognitive decline.
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a. chemical. b. electrical. c. proactive. d. retroactive.