The behaviorist approach to learning assumes that:
A)punishment and extinction enhance desirable behavior.
B)cognitive activities do not alter individuals' behavior.
C)observable behavior is a function of its consequences.
D)behaviors followed by positive consequences are less likely to recur.

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The behaviorist approach to learning, particularly associated with B.F. Skinner and operant conditioning, posits that behavior is influenced by its consequences. This means that behaviors that are followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative consequences are less likely to be repeated.

The Behaviorist Approach to Learning Assumes That