What Is the Main Difference Between Classical and Operant Conditioning

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between classical and operant conditioning?

• A) Operant conditioning shows extinction but classical conditioning does not.
• B) Classical conditioning shows extinction but operant conditioning does not.
• C) In operant conditioning, the outcome depends on the response, while, in classical conditioning, the outcome occurs, regardless of the response.
• D) In classical conditioning, the outcome depends on the response, while, in operant conditioning, the outcome occurs, regardless of the response.

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