Which of the Following Is True About Operant Conditioning

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about operant conditioning?

• A)Utilizes a simple system of rewards and punishments
• B)Learning occurs following negative responses (punishments)
• C)Actions that result in a pleasurable response (positive reinforcer) or that eliminate painful or unpleasant situations (negative reinforcer) will be repeated
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, characterized by a savory or meaty flavor, and attributed to the presence of glutamates and nucleotides.

Primary Tastes

The fundamental groups of tastes recognized by human taste perception, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Sweet

A taste sensation often caused by the presence of sugars, perceived as pleasant and liked by most humans.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells in the nose responsible for detecting odors.