What is the best example of operant conditioning?

a. Two boys imitate a professional wrestler they saw on television.
b. A young child becomes fearful whenever seeing the babysitter.
c. A group of pigs come running when they hear the farmer opening the feed box.
d. A student is given a sticker for getting 100% on her math test and consequently studies extra hard for the next exam.


D

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