F. Skinner studied operant conditioning. According to his research, praise is an example of __________ .
A)Reinforcement
B)Social Cognitive learning
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above

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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.

F Skinner Studied Operant Conditioning