Which of the Following Is Descriptive of Operant Conditioning

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is descriptive of operant conditioning?

• A) An association is formed between a response and its consequence.
• B) The response acquired is usually an involuntary or reflexive response.
• C) The responses acquired are usually emotional reactions.
• D) The subject is usually passive.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Lipase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.

Fatty Acids

Organic compounds that are important sources of energy, consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group.

Glycerol

A simple sugar alcohol compound that is a building block for fats and oils and serves as a backbone in triglyceride formation.

Trypsin

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that plays a key role in the digestion of proteins in the small intestine.