Which of the following underlies the process of operant conditioning?
A) Pleasant consequences lead to decreased behaviors, while unpleasant consequences lead to increased behaviors.
B) A neutral stimulus can come to evoke a response that used to be associated with a different stimulus.
C) Pleasant consequences lead to increased behaviors, while unpleasant consequences lead to decreased behaviors.
D) The observation of another person engaging in a behavior can lead the repetition of that behavior.

Question

Which of the following underlies the process of operant conditioning?
A) ​Pleasant consequences lead to decreased behaviors, while unpleasant consequences lead to increased behaviors.
B) ​A neutral stimulus can come to evoke a response that used to be associated with a different stimulus.
C) ​Pleasant consequences lead to increased behaviors, while unpleasant consequences lead to decreased behaviors.
D) ​The observation of another person engaging in a behavior can lead the repetition of that behavior.

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The process of operant conditioning involves associating a voluntary behavior with a consequence. If the consequence is pleasant, the behavior is more likely to be repeated in the future. If the consequence is unpleasant, the behavior is less likely to be repeated. This is the principle of reinforcement, which underlies operant conditioning. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Which of the Following Underlies the Process of Operant Conditioning