CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Shaping is the use of reinforcement of successive approximations of a desired behavior. Specifically, when using a shaping technique, each approximate desired behavior that is demonstrated is reinforced, while behaviors that are not approximations of the desired behavior are not reinforced.

Detailed explanation-2: -A successive approximation occurs when an incomplete behavior is rewarded and moves an operant conditioning subject closer to a desired goal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shaping is a systematic process of reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior. The technique is used when students need to learn new behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -It changes the force with which an individual performs a behavior. For example, a socially isolated child with few friends could adjust their tone of voice via successive approximations. Consequently, their voice gradually becomes stronger.

Detailed explanation-5: -The differential reinforcement of successive approximations, or more commonly, shaping is a conditioning procedure used primarily in the experimental analysis of behavior. It was introduced by B.F. Skinner with pigeons and extended to dogs, dolphins, humans and other species.