When a child first learns to talk, the mother accepts "Wa-wa" for "water.". Later "wata" is accepted. Finally the mother requires the child to say "water." This is an example of:

a. reinforcement.
b. modeling.
c. shaping.
d. incompatible behavior.

C.

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