Operant behaviors arise because of:
A) consequences that occur after the behavior.
B) stimuli that occur before the response.
C) the descending order of probability of occurrence.
D) involuntary responses.
E) the probability of making a particular desired response big.

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Operant behaviors are behaviors that are shaped by their consequences. Thus, option A - consequences that occur after the behavior - is the best choice. The consequences can be either positive or negative, and they determine the likelihood of the behavior being repeated or not.

Operant Behaviors Arise Because Of