Which of the following is the best example of operant conditioning?
a. A bird pecks at a disk after a bell is rung.
b. A child listens quietly during story time after being praised for that same behavior.
c. A child salivates after being given a small amount of food.
d. A young child cries after being frightened by a loud noise.
B
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