Operant conditioning results in either an increase or a decrease in the probability of an operant behavior in response to environmental events.

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Operant conditioning, a learning process proposed by B.F. Skinner, involves changing the frequency of a behavior by following it with reinforcement (which increases the likelihood of the behavior repeating) or punishment (which decreases the likelihood of the behavior repeating) in response to environmental stimuli.

Operant Conditioning Results in Either an Increase or a Decrease