The Central Principle of Operant Conditioning Is That

question 132

Multiple Choice

The central principle of operant conditioning is that

• A) certain reflexes cause us to engage in habitual behavior.
• B) we repeat those actions that we see others engage in.
• C) the interaction of genetics and social factors best explains human behavior.
• D) the consequences of behavior influence its likelihood of being repeated.

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