Operant conditioning assumes that:
A)events that follow behavior affect whether the behavior is repeated in the future.
B)one's mental processes (e.g.,memory and perception)mediate what behaviors one does in a situation.
C)voluntary behaviors are reflexive.
D)one learns by watching others' behavior.

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Operant conditioning is based on the principle that the consequences of a behavior (reinforcement or punishment) affect the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future. This choice accurately reflects this principle. B is incorrect because operant conditioning does not involve the mediating processes of memory and perception. C is incorrect because voluntary behaviors are not reflexive but are based on the individual's choice. D is incorrect because operant conditioning involves learning through the consequences of one's own behavior, not just through observing others' behavior.

Operant Conditioning Assumes That