Learning not to do something because you are punished when you do it is an example of
A) generalization.
B) instrumental conditioning.
C) observational learning.
D) classical conditioning.

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Instrumental conditioning, also known as operant conditioning, involves learning to associate a behavior with a consequence, such as punishment, which decreases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Learning Not to Do Something Because You Are Punished When