A Child Learns That Whenever He Eats All of His

question 102

Multiple Choice

A child learns that whenever he eats all of his dinner he gets a cookie for dessert. This type of learning is best explained by ________.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) social learning theory
• C) biofeedback theory
• D) operant conditioning

---

Definitions:

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into their component amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between them.

Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Cells lining the intestine that absorb nutrients, produce mucus, and form a barrier against pathogens.

Proteins

Large biomolecules or macromolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, serving a wide range of functions in organisms.

Intestinal Chyme

The semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that is expelled by the stomach into the duodenum.