Final answer:
In operant conditioning, behavior is controlled by consequences (rewards and punishments).
Step-by-step explanation:
In operant conditioning, behavior is controlled by consequences (rewards and punishments). Operant conditioning is a form of learning in which the motivation for a behavior happens after the behavior is demonstrated. An animal or a human receives a consequence after performing a specific behavior. The consequence is either a reinforcer or a punisher. All reinforcement (positive or negative) increases the likelihood of a behavioral response, while all punishment (positive or negative) decreases the likelihood of a behavioral response.