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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