Task 9

Question 1

Shaping

Answer 1

Reinforcing approximations of a behavior. Reinforce small little parts at a time.

shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior, gradually changing existing behavior into a desired behavior. This method is particularly effective for teaching new skills where the desired behavior is not readily exhibited by the learner.

Question 2

Shaping roleplay

Answer 2

Shape the word dinosaur. They say Di. You reinforce then need a bigger approximation, you say dino and get them to say dino then reinforce. need another approximation, say dinosaur, they say dinasa. You reinforce them then move onto dinosaurs. Reinforce.