Regarding a Comparison of Classical and Operant Conditioning, Which of the Following

question 753

Multiple Choice

Regarding a comparison of classical and operant conditioning, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The learner is active during operant conditioning.
• B) The reinforcer occurs before the response during operant conditioning.
• C) Classical conditioning involves involuntary responses.
• D) Responses are emitted during operant conditioning.

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