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Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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Under B. F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning Theory', a very important and central concept is 'Shaping', which is defined as the technique of successive approximation through which, instead of producing a complex or new desired behavior all at once, small initial and successive steps or behaviors moving toward that ultimate goal are continuously reinforced and gradually molded. In the context of the actual psychological implications of shaping and the scientific management of acquiring new skills, complex behavior modification, and positive reinforcement for students in classroom teaching, which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid?

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In operant conditioning by B. F. Skinner, 'Shaping' is a very important concept. The main basis of shaping is 'successive approximation'. When a complex behavior cannot be learned all at once, the teacher or experimenter provides positive reinforcement for every small and correct step taken in the direction of the ultimate goal, allowing the new desired behavior to gradually take shape. This technique is highly effective in classroom teaching for teaching children with special needs or developing new complex skills and crafts.

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