Describe the process of operant conditioning and give an example of how criminal behavior is acquired.

What will be an ideal response?


Operant conditioning is a form of learning in which a voluntary response is strengthened or diminished by its consequences. According to the concept of operant conditioning, learning is acquired by the consequences that follow behavior. Criminal behavior is acquired through physical, psychological, or
social rewards.

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