Question

objectives: define operant conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment.

Explanation:

Operant conditioning is a learning process where behavior is modified by its consequences. Reinforcement is a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated (positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus; negative reinforcement removes an aversive one). Punishment is a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated (positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus; negative punishment removes a pleasant one).

Answer:

Operant conditioning: A learning process where behavior is modified by its consequences.
Reinforcement: A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
Punishment: A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.