Operant conditioning is the procedure by which a change in the consequences of a response will affect the rate at which the response occurs.

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Operant conditioning is based on the idea that the consequences of a particular behavior will determine whether that behavior is more or less likely to be repeated in the future. In other words, the consequences (reinforcements or punishments) can shape the behavior.

Operant Conditioning Is the Procedure by Which a Change in the Consequences