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Shaping

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Shaping refers to gradually teaching new behaviors through reinforcement until the target behavior is achieved.

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