Compare the Acquisition Procedures in Classical and Operant Conditioning

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Essay

Compare the acquisition procedures in classical and operant conditioning. What is the essential difference between the two types of conditioning? ​

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

The use of empirical and operant conditioning techniques to change or adjust unhealthy or undesirable behaviors.

Criticism

The practice of analyzing, judging, and/or evaluating something, often with the intention of revealing faults or areas of improvement.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to perform if they believe that their efforts will lead to desired performance and reward.

Victor Vroom

A psychologist recognized for formulating the expectancy theory of motivation, which suggests that individual motivation to perform is influenced by expectations of reward and achievable outcomes.