Which Statement Demonstrates Operant Rather Than Classical Conditioning

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which statement demonstrates operant rather than classical conditioning?

• A) A car salesperson receives a bonus for doing a good job at work. Afterwards, she continues to work hard at selling cars.
• B) A toddler squeals and curls up in a ball when his mother moves her fingers as if she is going to tickle him.
• C) A diner begins salivating as soon as he sees the waiter bringing dessert to the table.
• D) Hearing the music of an ice cream truck causes children to get excited.

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