With Which of the Following Behaviors Would Operant Conditioning Work

question 76

Multiple Choice

With which of the following behaviors would operant conditioning work best?

• A) Riding a bicycle
• B) Fearing an approaching thunderstorm
• C) Salivating at the smell of cookies baking
• D) Feeling nervous before speaking in public

---

Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during perceived threats.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

Central

Pertaining to the main or most important parts; often used to describe core functions or areas within a system or body.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.