Operant conditioning argues that ________.
A) behavior is learned through observation
B) all behavior has unintended consequences
C) behavior patterns are established in childhood
D) behavior is a function of its consequences

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Operant conditioning is a theory that suggests that behavior is a function of its consequences, meaning that behavior that is positively reinforced (rewarded) is more likely to be repeated, while behavior that is punished is less likely to be repeated. This differs from classical conditioning, which argues that behavior is learned through associations between a stimulus and a response.

Operant Conditioning Argues That ________