Tony thought the boss would not notice if Tony took a 2-hour lunch break when the work pace was slow.Tony was wrong.The boss was livid and reprimanded Tony in front of the entire team.As a result,Tony always makes sure he is back from his lunch break on time.What Tony experienced was ______.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) social learning
D) positive reinforcement

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Tony's behavior of taking a long lunch break was modified by the consequence of being reprimanded by his boss. This is an example of operant conditioning, where behaviors are shaped by the consequences that follow them. Specifically, Tony experienced punishment (in the form of a reprimand) for his behavior of taking a long lunch break, which led to him modifying his behavior (making sure he is back on time).

Tony Thought the Boss Would Not Notice If Tony Took