CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

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: -Operant conditioning, sometimes referred to as instrumental conditioning, is a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Through operant conditioning, behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated, and behavior that is punished will rarely occur.

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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