AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
We associate this person with operant conditioning.
A
John Watson
B
B.F. Skinner
C
Ivan Pavlov
D
Sigmund Freud
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Skinner (1904–1990) is referred to as the Father of operant conditioning, and his work is frequently cited in connection with this topic.

Detailed explanation-2: -BF Skinner: Operant Conditioning According to this principle, behavior that is followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated, and behavior followed by unpleasant consequences is less likely to be repeated. Skinner introduced a new term into the Law of Effect-Reinforcement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Skinner studied and developed the operant conditioning theory that is popular today. After conducting several animal experiments, Skinner (1938) published his first book, The Behavior of Organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, we conclude that B.F Skinner is associated with Operant Conditioning.

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