Which of the Following Statements Reflects the Difference Between Classical

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects the difference between classical and operant conditioning?

• A) In classical conditioning, the response is reflexive, but in operant conditioning it is typically more complex.
• B) In classical conditioning, spontaneous recovery can occur, but in operant conditioning it doesn't.
• C) In classical conditioning, the consequence of a response is important, but in operant conditioning it isn't.
• D) In classical conditioning, both stimulus generalization and discrimination can occur, but in operant conditioning only stimulus discrimination occurs.

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