Connor Is Part of an Infant Study Where He Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Connor is part of an infant study where he is placed in a crib. A ribbon is tied to his ankle and when he kicks that leg it makes a mobile move. A week later, Connor is brought back to the lab and as soon as he is placed in the same crib he starts kicking. Connor is learning through:

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) punishment.
• C) negative reinforcement.
• D) classical conditioning.

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