Hideki tells a lie and is grounded. He does this several times, finally learning that his behavior (lying) is associated with a consequence (being grounded). Which kind of learning is this?

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Operant conditioning involves learning through the consequences of behavioral responses. Hideki learns to change his behavior (lying) due to the consequence (being grounded), which is a classic example of operant conditioning.

Hideki Tells a Lie and Is Grounded