Which of the Following Statements Is True for Operant Conditioning

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true for operant conditioning?

• A) Avoidance training is especially difficult to extinguish.
• B) The stronger the original learning, the easier it is to extinguish.
• C) Complex behavior is easier to extinguish than simple behavior.
• D) The greater the variety of settings in which learning takes place, the easier the behavior is to extinguish.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they too can pass on those genes.

Goal-directed Behaviour

Actions taken towards achieving specific outcomes or objectives.

Motivation

The set of psychological forces that compel individuals to take action towards achieving their goals.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.