Would this be a good example of "spacing" in psychology?

Question

You are a very good bowler now, but you did not start out that way. Your father reinforced you for each small improvement you made over several months

Answer 1

Hi Brandy!

 

Do you mean shaping? If so yes, this would be a good example. Shaping involves rewarding behaviors that become more and more similar to the target behavior. Overtime behaviors which are less similar no longer are rewarded.