A mute mental patient is first given a token each time he or she says a word. Next, tokens are given for speaking a complete sentence

Later, the patient is gradually required to speak more often, then to answer questions, and eventually to carry on a short conversation in order to receive tokens. This gradual improvement of the patient's communication skills is an example of
a. shaping.
b. reciprocal inhibition.
c. classical conditioning.
d. systematic desensitization.

ANSWER: a

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