Shaping Strategy

Shaping strategy is a method used to guide behavior gradually toward a desired outcome by reinforcing successive approximations. Instead of expecting the final behavior immediately, you reward closer and closer steps that lead to the goal. Over time, these small rewards help build complex behaviors in a structured way. It's commonly used in training and coaching, where progress is made step-by-step, reinforcing each improvement until the complete behavior is achieved. This approach ensures steady development and increases the likelihood of long-term success by reinforcing manageable milestones along the way.