Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Basic Idea

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures the basic idea of operant conditioning?

• A) Behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences.
• B) By pairing a neutral stimulus with a response-producing stimulus, the neutral stimulus can come to produce the same response.
• C) Mental processes play a critical role in the process of imitating the behavior of others.
• D) Behavior can only be understood by considering underlying mental processes.

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