Operant conditioning is any behavior that occurs as a result of ________.
A)coincidence
B)an innate behavior program
C)reinforcement from reward or punishment
D)reinforcement from reward only

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Operant conditioning refers to the learning process in which a particular behavior is strengthened or weakened based on the consequences or outcomes of the behavior. Reinforcement through reward or punishment is an essential feature of operant conditioning. Thus, option C is the correct answer, while options A and B are incorrect. Option D is partially correct but incomplete, as punishment is also a type of reinforcement in operant conditioning.

Operant Conditioning Is Any Behavior That Occurs as a Result