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Operant Conditioning

Write a 1- page essay explaining the process of operant (instrumental) conditioning by discussing Thorndike’s law of effect and the work of B. F. Skinner; differentiate between the concepts of reward and reinforcer;  discuss the effects of severe punishment versus mild punishment; and explain why reinforcement must be used to make lasting changes in the behavior of a person or an animal. Proper APA formatting is a requirement for all essay assignments. Cite at least three educational sources (one source may include the course textbook) in the essay.