In operant conditioning, what is the relationship between events critical to learning and the response to be learned?

Correct answer: B. They occur after the response

  • A. They occur before the response
  • B. They occur after the response
  • C. They occur simultaneously with the response
  • D. they are unrelated to the response

Explanation

In operant conditioning, the response produces a consequence, such as reinforcement or punishment, so the critical event normally follows the response. This consequence changes the future likelihood of that response.

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