Based on Thorndike’s law of effect, B. F. Skinner formulated a description of this type of learning, in which the consequences of a behavior affect the probability that the behavior will be repeated in the future.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) latent learning
D) cognitive behaviorism

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Operant conditioning is the type of learning described, where behaviors are influenced by their consequences, leading to an increase or decrease in those behaviors in the future. Skinner built upon Thorndike's law of effect, which posits that behaviors followed by favorable consequences are more likely to occur again, while those followed by unfavorable consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Based on Thorndike’s Law of Effect, B