Question

In operant conditioning, _____ is associated with a voluntary response.

a. reflexive response; consequence of that response
b. nonreflexive response; consequence of that response
c. environmental event; reflexive response
d. environmental event; consequence of that event

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B

Operant conditioning is a learning method that uses reinforcement or punishment to increase or decrease the likelihood that behavior will recur in the future.

Operant conditioning, also called instrumental conditioning, is a learning method that makes use of the association of reinforcements (rewards) and punishments with a particular behavior or pattern of behavior. Through operant conditioning, an association is made between a behavior and a consequence of that behavior.