Question

What is the main idea of operant conditioning? Select one: a. Behavior is motivated by the consequences we receive for the behavior: reinforcements and punishments. b. Fear is a conditioned response. c. One can learn new behaviors by observing others. d. Learning can occur when a conditioned stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Answer 1

Main idea of operant conditioning is that

a. Behavior is motivated by the consequences we receive for the behavior: reinforcements and punishments.

Explanation:

Operant conditioning as opposed to the concept of classical conditioning works on the concept of reinforcement and punishment. Classical conditioning works on the concept of stimuli and reception to it and this adds on to it,

The theory is that behavior is thus influenced by the consequences it gets. If the behavior gets the positive response it means that it is to be continued while punished behavior is discouraged because it gets punished.