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At the National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., a polar bear suffered a broken tooth, and keepers needed a safe way of treating the problem. The bear was rewarded first for sticking its nose through a slot in the cage door, then for allowing a keeper to lift its lip and touch its teeth. Finally, a veterinarian was able to treat the damaged tooth while the bear waited placidly for its familiar reward. This is an example of _______.

A) modeling
B) shaping
C) negative reinforcement
D) secondary learning

Shaping

A method in behaviorism used to train or teach new behaviors by successively rewarding closer approximations to the desired behavior.

National Zoological Park

A government-operated zoo located in Washington D.C., focused on wildlife conservation, education and providing a home for animals from around the world.

Polar Bear

The polar bear is a large bear species native to the Arctic region, characterized by its white fur, which is used as camouflage in its snow and ice-covered habitat, and primarily feeds on seals.

  • Understand the process of shaping behavior through successive approximations.
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