Operant conditioning proposes that all human (and animal) actions are governed by ______.

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Operant conditioning is based on the principle of consequences. It suggests that human (and animal) actions are controlled by their consequences, specifically the contingencies of reinforcement and punishment. These contingencies involve the occurrence of a behavior being followed by either a positive consequence (reinforcement) or a negative consequence (punishment), which then increases or decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future. Cognitions, primary and secondary reinforcers are important concepts in behaviorism, but they are not the foundation of operant conditioning.

Operant Conditioning Proposes That All Human (And Animal) Actions Are