Operant conditioning focuses on how:
A) people learn from the examples of others
B) repetition results in reflexive habits
C) behavior is influenced by its consequences
D) stimuli are paired to elicit a response

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Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which behavior is shaped by its consequences. In other words, an individual learns to repeat behaviors that are reinforced (rewarded) and avoids behaviors that are punished or not reinforced. It is different from classic (Pavlovian) conditioning which pairs stimuli to evoke a reflexive response.

Operant Conditioning Focuses on How