Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Practice Quiz

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What term is used for the process of applying shaping in behavior modification?

  1. Generalization

  2. Discrimination

  3. Successive approximation

  4. Conditional reinforcement

The correct answer is: Successive approximation

Shaping is a technique used in behavior modification that involves reinforcing small, successive steps towards a desired behavior. Successive approximation refers to the gradual progression towards the desired behavior. Generalization refers to the transfer of behavior from one situation to another, while discrimination is the ability to distinguish between different stimuli. Conditional reinforcement is a term used for reinforcing a behavior only under certain conditions. Therefore, C is the most appropriate answer as it specifically refers to the process of applying shaping in behavior modification.