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Rule 1
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Raise criteria in increments small enough so that the subject always has a realistic chance of reinforcement - so within the range the subjcet is already achieving. Drop, Stick, Push
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Rule 2 - re: criteria
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Train one thing (criteria) at a time; don't try to shape for two criteria simultaneously.
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Rule 3 - re levels of response
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Always put the current level of response onto a vaiable schedule of reinforcment before adding or raising criteria.
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Rule 4 - re introducing criterion
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When introducing a new criterion, temporarily relax the old ones.
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Rule 5 - plan
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Stay ahead of your subject: Plan your shaping program completely so that if the subject makes sudden progress you are aware of what to reinforce next.
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Rule 6 - changing trainers
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Don't change trainers in midstream; you can have several trainers per trainee but stick to one shaper per behavior.
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Rule 7 - re progress
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If one shaping procedure is not eliciting progress, find another.
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Rule 8
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Don't interrupt a training session gratuitously; that constitutes a punishment. - keep attention on the subject until the session is over.
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Rule 9
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If behavior deteriorates, "go back to kindergarten;" quickly review the whole shaping process with a series of easy reinforcements.
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Rule 10
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End each session on a high note, if possible, but in any case quit while you're ahead.
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