Dr. Robinson works with people who are intellectually disabled. In order to help them master self-help skills, he positively reinforces each successive attempt toward a skill. What behavioral strategy is Dr. Robinson using?

a. ?extinction
b. ?sensitization
c. ?aversion therapy
d. ?shaping


ANSWER:
d

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