A behavior may be followed by a positive consequence, or reinforcer, such as food; or by a negative consequence, or punisher, such as a slap; or by nothing with these results determining whether a response is likely to be made again. The type of learning just described is
A)classical conditioning.
B)operant conditioning.
C)respondent conditioning.
D)insight learning.

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Operant conditioning involves learning through the consequences of behavioral responses. Positive or negative consequences influence the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.

A Behavior May Be Followed by a Positive Consequence, or Reinforcer