AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT learned through operant conditioning?
A
a rat learning to press a bar to get food
B
fish swimming to the top of the tank when a light goes on
C
studying hard for good grades
D
dogs jumping over a hurdle to avoid an electric shock
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, from this explanation, it is clear that Insight is not a part of the whole conditioning process, and is not related to operant conditioning.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Operant Conditioning Theory, there are essentially four quadrants: Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is NOT true of operant conditioning? Negative reinforcement reduces the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated.

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