Operant behaviors are influenced by their consequences, meaning that the behavior is more likely to be repeated if it is followed by a desirable outcome, and less likely if followed by an undesirable outcome. This principle is central to operant conditioning, a type of learning where the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

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Operant Behaviours

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Operant behaviours:

A) are reliably elicited by a stimulus.
B) are always a function of desirable consequences.
C) are influenced by their effects.
D) result in a decrease in responsiveness.

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