In operant conditioning an organism learns to respond because
A)involuntary behaviors are elicited.
B)of the consequences of the behavior.
C)genetic predispositions invoke the behavior.
D)a psychological mechanism, known as the operant, forces the organism to perform the behavior.

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In operant conditioning, an organism learns to respond because of the consequences of the behavior. The behavior is either reinforced (strengthened) or punished (weakened) depending on whether the consequences are desirable or undesirable for the organism. This process of reinforcement or punishment shapes the organism's behavior over time.

In Operant Conditioning an Organism Learns to Respond Because