The Difference Between Instrumental and Operant Conditioning Is ______

question 31

Multiple Choice

The difference between instrumental and operant conditioning is ______.

• A)operant conditioning constrains the amount of reinforcement an animal would receive
• B)instrumental conditioning allows unlimited amounts of reinforcement
• C)instrumental conditioning constrains the opportunity for reward while operant conditioning does not
• D)operant conditioning constrains the opportunity for reward while instrumental conditioning does not

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