Which of the following is descriptive of operant conditioning?
A) An association is formed between a response and its consequence.
B) The response acquired is usually an involuntary or reflexive response.
C) The responses acquired are usually emotional reactions.
D) The subject is usually passive.

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Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by its consequences. It involves forming an association between a response and its consequence, which can either increase (reinforcement) or decrease (punishment) the likelihood of the response occurring again in the future. The other options are not descriptive of operant conditioning.

Which of the Following Is Descriptive of Operant Conditioning