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What Supervisors Look for During Shaping Procedures

Understand the decision-making indicators supervisors evaluate during shaping and reinforcement procedures.

What Supervisors Look for During Shaping Procedures

When supervising shaping and differential reinforcement, supervisors are typically focused on decision-making, not just outcomes.

  • Clear identification of the target behavior
  • Appropriate selection of reinforcement
  • Responsiveness to learner behavior in real time
  • Gradual progression toward the terminal skill
  • Maintenance of instructional control without escalation