Which of the following is a key element in operant conditioning?
A) the type of stimulus used
B) the nature of the learning task
C) the consequences of a behavior
D) whether a response is elicited or not

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In operant conditioning, behavior is strengthened or weakened based on the consequences that follow it. This could include positive reinforcement (adding something desirable after a behavior), negative reinforcement (removing something aversive after a behavior), punishment (adding something aversive after a behavior), or extinction (removing something desirable after a behavior). The other options (A, B, and D) may be relevant to other types of learning, but are not key elements in operant conditioning.

Which of the Following Is a Key Element in Operant