Asked by Carson Buskard on Jul 03, 2024

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__________ is defined as a simple form of learning in which an organism learns to engage in certain behavior because of the effects of that behavior.

A) Respondent conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Classical conditioning
D) Pavlovian conditioning

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, whereby an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior.

Respondent Conditioning

A learning process in which a biological response is paired with a previously neutral stimulus through conditioning, also known as classical conditioning or Pavlovian conditioning.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, famously illustrated by Pavlov's dogs experiment.

  • Familiarize yourself with the basic tenets and forms of conditioning.
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Jamaal Richard6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The description given perfectly matches the definition of operant conditioning, which involves learning through consequences (reinforcement or punishment) of a specific behavior. Respondent conditioning refers to learning through association between stimulus and response, while classical conditioning is a type of respondent conditioning where a neutral stimulus is associated with a naturally occurring stimulus to elicit a response. Pavlovian conditioning is just another name for classical conditioning, named after the scientist who first discovered it.