In order to get an animal to perform a complex behavior, we might reinforce successive approximations. This process of reinforcing successive approximations of the desired behavior is called shaping.
It is primarily used in experimental analysis of behavior. It was introduced by B.F. Skinner.
It uses differential reinforcement of successive approximations as the method of analysis. It is the closer approximations of behavior at target as set by the trainer.
Shaping is used in training lab animals, and to change behaviors considered to be maladaptive of humans and animals.
It is one of the most important method of behavior analysis in the field of psychology.
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