Systematically rewarding desirable behavior and extinguishing undesirable behavior is the centerpiece of which behavioral theory?
A)Operant conditioning
B)Systematic conditioning
C)Classical conditioning
D)Observational conditioning

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Systematically rewarding desirable behavior (positive reinforcement) and extinguishing undesirable behavior (negative reinforcement or punishment) is the cornerstone of operant conditioning. In operant conditioning, behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it.

Systematically Rewarding Desirable Behavior and Extinguishing Undesirable Behavior Is the Centerpiece