A behavior therapist using operant conditioning techniques attempts to change undesirable behavior by ____.

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Operant conditioning involves changing behavior by altering the consequences of that behavior. This can include reinforcing desirable behavior and/or punishing undesirable behavior in order to shape future behavior. A behavior therapist using operant conditioning techniques would focus on changing the consequences of the undesirable behavior in order to ultimately eliminate or reduce it.

A Behavior Therapist Using Operant Conditioning Techniques Attempts to Change