Multiple Choice
In operant conditioning, learning occurs primarily through which process?
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Operant Conditioning
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In operant conditioning, a(n) ____ is what occurs after a behavior and influences the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.
A
conditioned stimulus
B
antecedent stimulus
C
unconditioned response
D
consequence
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Understand the key components of operant conditioning: antecedents (what happens before a behavior), behaviors (the actions themselves), and consequences (what happens after a behavior).
Recognize that in operant conditioning, the focus is on how consequences affect the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
Identify that a 'conditioned stimulus' is a term from classical conditioning, not operant conditioning, so it does not fit here.
Note that an 'antecedent stimulus' occurs before the behavior, so it cannot be what happens after the behavior.
Conclude that the term describing what occurs after a behavior and influences its future occurrence is a 'consequence'.
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