Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Practice Quiz

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Which of the following best describes shaping?

Using a model to demonstrate a desired behavior
Removing support as the learner gains skills
Reinforcing closer and closer approximations to a desired behavior
Connecting several discrete behaviors into a complex skill

The correct answer is: Reinforcing closer and closer approximations to a desired behavior

Shaping is a technique used in behavior analysis to teach new behaviors by reinforcing small or incremental steps towards a desired behavior. Option A is incorrect because using a model is a technique known as modeling, which involves imitating someone else's behavior to learn a new skill. Option B is incorrect because removing support is a technique known as fading, which involves gradually reducing the level of assistance given to a learner. Option D is incorrect because connecting several discrete behaviors is a technique known as chaining, which involves linking individual behaviors together to create a more complex skill. The best description of shaping is reinforcement of closer and closer approximations to a desired behavior, as it involves rewarding small steps towards a desired behavior to gradually shape the desired behavior.