Samuel, a student, receives one bad grade in his exams. however, he always studies hard thereafter to avoid the negative outcome of bad grades in the future. even when the bad grade is no longer present as a stimulus, the pattern of behavior sticks. in the context of operant conditioning, this scenario exemplifies

avoidance learning

Explanation:

According to my research on operant conditioning, I can say that based on the information provided within the question this scenario exemplifies avoidance learning. This term refers to the process in which an individual adapts a specific behavior or action in order to avoid a certain stressor or negative situation. This is the case in this scenario as the student decided to study a lot harder (specific behavior) in order to avoid the negative outcomes of bad grades in the future (negative situation).

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