Hamish and Dougal Have Noticed Some Examples of Conditioning in the Border

question 89

Multiple Choice

Hamish and Dougal have noticed some examples of conditioning in the border collies that they use on their farm. For example, the dogs have learned to herd sheep toward the barn if they hear a short blast on a whistle. The dogs also start drooling whenever they are allowed into the kitchen of the farmhouse, where they get really juicy scraps to eat. Which of the following describes their dogs' conditioning?

• A)Both behaviours are examples of operant conditioning.
• B)The herding behaviour is the result of operant conditioning and the drooling is the result of classical conditioning.
• C)Both behaviours are examples of classical conditioning.
• D)The herding behaviour is the result of classical conditioning, and the drooling is a result of operant conditioning.

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