A Child Learns That Whenever He Eats All of His

question 114

Multiple Choice

A child learns that whenever he eats all of his dinner, he gets a cookie for dessert. This type of learning is BEST explained by

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) biofeedback theory.
• D) social learning theory.
• E) observational learning.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Defecating

Refers to the loss of bowel control, resulting in unexpected passing of feces, often related to health conditions or neurological disorders.

Enuresis

A condition characterized by involuntary urination, especially by children at night, also known as bedwetting.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder where the body is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and potential brain damage.

Children

Individuals who are in the early stages of their lives, typically defined as beings from birth through adolescence.