In the context of operant conditioning, which of the following is typically true?

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Operant conditioning is a type of behavior modification where behaviors are modified based on the consequences of those behaviors. Both negative (removing an aversive stimulus) and positive (adding a desirable stimulus) reinforcement increase the frequency of the behaviors that precede them. The individual does not need to directly experience reinforcement for it to modify behavior as observational learning, where an individual learns by watching others being reinforced, is also a part of operant conditioning. Classical conditioning, on the other hand, is a subconscious process where an individual associates a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus to elicit a response. Associating a maladaptive response with a stimulus that is not capable of affecting the individual is not a part of operant conditioning.

In the Context of Operant Conditioning, Which of the Following