GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Classical Conditioning
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Operant Conditioning
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In classical conditioning, the response or behavior is involuntary, as in dogs salivating. In operant conditioning, the behavior is voluntary, as in dogs choosing to sit.
Detailed explanation-2: -Can the behaviour of pressing the lever be explained best through classical conditioning or operant conditioning? Explain. Answer: Operant Conditioning because the rat voluntarily learns to control the light and is not an automatic reflex. (The key word here is “learned”).
Detailed explanation-3: -A child is scolded (unpleasant event) for ignoring homework (undesirable behavior.) A parent gives a child a time-out (unpleasant consequence) for throwing tantrums (unwanted behavior.) The police gives a driver a ticket (unpleasant stimulus) for speeding (unwanted behavior.)
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of Negative Reinforcement Giving a pass to the car behind to avoid its honking. Getting up from the bed to avoid the noisy alarm. Taking an antacid before having a spicy meal. Applying sunscreen before heading to the beach to avoid getting sunburned.