The technique used to teach animals complex tricks, such as teaching pigeons to play ping-pong, is

A) respondent conditioning.
B) continuous reinforcement.
C) programming.
D) shaping.

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The technique used to teach animals complex tricks, such as teaching pigeons to play ping-pong, isA)  respondent conditioning.B)  continuous reinforcement.C)  programming.D)  shaping.

Sidda Brown · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Shaping is a technique that involves reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior. This method is often used to teach animals complex tricks by rewarding behaviors that are closer and closer to the final goal behavior. Continuous reinforcement and respondent conditioning are not well-suited to teaching complex tricks, while programming could refer to a variety of techniques and is not specific enough to be the best choice.

The technique used to teach animals complex tricks, such as teaching pigeons to play ping-pong, is

A) respondent conditioning.
B) continuous reinforcement.
C) programming.
D) shaping.

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