Which of the following is NOT an example of operant behaviour?
A)a child doing her homework after she receives her teacher's approval for her behaviour
B)a rat pressing a bar after receiving food for this behaviour
C)a dog blinking its eyes after a flash of light is presented
D)a rat pressing a bar after avoiding a shock for this behaviour

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Operant behavior refers to behavior that is strengthened or weakened by the consequences that follow it. In options A, B, and D, the behavior of the child, the rat, and the dog, respectively, is reinforced by the consequences that follow them (approval, food, and avoidance of shock). However, blinking after a flash of light does not involve any consequences that strengthen or weaken the behavior, so it is not an example of operant behavior.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Operant