B.F. Skinner studied operant conditioning. According to his research, praise is an example of __________ .

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Reinforcement is an example of operant conditioning, or as explained by Skinner, as a consequence of a behavior. Praise is an example of positive reinforcement. There is also negative reinforcement, which occurs when unpleasant consequences are removed, once the appropriate behavior returns, which in turn encourages that behavior.

BF Skinner Studied Operant Conditioning