According to operant conditioning, behaviors increase when they are followed by ______.
A) knowledge
B) punishment
C) reward
D) habituation

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Operant conditioning is based on the idea that behaviors are strengthened when they are followed by a positive consequence (reward). This increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Punishment can also decrease behavior, but it is not mentioned in the question which type of behavior is being referred to. Knowledge and habituation do not directly affect behavior in the same way that reward and punishment do.

According to Operant Conditioning, Behaviors Increase When They Are Followed