Operant conditioning focuses on how
A)people learn through the association of stimuli.
B)people utilize their inborn reflexive habits.
C)behavior is influenced by its consequences.
D)changes in behavior are related to mental events.

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Operant conditioning, a concept developed by B.F. Skinner, emphasizes that behavior is influenced by the consequences that follow it. Positive or negative reinforcement and punishment are key components in shaping behavior through operant conditioning.

Operant Conditioning Focuses on How