When we train a rat to press a lever using shaping, we reinforce all those behaviors that move in the direction of the lever. We are reinforcing __________ of the goal

a. successive approximations c. successive shapings
b. executive approximations d. goal orientations


A

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Piaget found that children younger than 6 are most notable cognitively for what they cannot do, such as __________.

A. coordinating senses with motor activities B. using language to assist with thoughts C. performing mental operations D. using images to create mental representations

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