Asked by Niketa Kurjee on Jul 07, 2024

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Which of the following is an example of an operant behavior and its consequences? A student:

A) enters a restaurant and sits down
B) enters a football stadium and looks at the scoreboard
C) studies and gets good grades
D) is late to work and is ignored by everyone

Operant Behavior

A type of behavior that is influenced by the consequences that follow it, with rewards typically increasing the frequency of the behavior and punishments decreasing it.

Consequences

The outcomes or effects that result from actions or conditions.

Studies

Refers to the pursuit of knowledge, as in academic or scientific research, or the act of examining a subject in detail.

  • Recognize the role of reinforcement and its types in learning and behavior modification.
  • Explain the method through which voluntary actions are acquired and altered.
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kjersten parkerJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Option C describes an operant behavior (studying) and its consequences (good grades). Operant behaviors are those that are shaped by their consequences, meaning that the behavior is more likely to occur again in the future if it is followed by a desirable consequence. In this case, the behavior of studying is followed by the desirable consequence of getting good grades, which increases the likelihood of the student studying in the future. Options A, B, and D do not describe operant behaviors and their consequences.