Multiple Choice
In operant conditioning, what is the term for a stimulus change that follows a behavior of interest?
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In operant conditioning, the focus is on the association between behaviors and the stimuli that _____ them.
A
precede
B
are unrelated to
C
are neutral to
D
follow
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Understand that operant conditioning is a learning process where behaviors are influenced by their consequences.
Recognize that in operant conditioning, the key relationship is between a behavior and the stimuli that come after it, which can either reinforce or punish the behavior.
Recall that stimuli that follow a behavior and increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again are called reinforcers, while those that decrease the likelihood are punishers.
Note that stimuli that precede a behavior are more relevant in classical conditioning, where associations are formed between stimuli presented before a response.
Conclude that the correct focus in operant conditioning is on the stimuli that follow the behavior, as these consequences shape future behavior.
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