What Is the Major Distinction Between Classical Conditioning and Operant

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Multiple Choice

What is the major distinction between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

• A)In classical, you learn to respond to discriminative stimuli, while in operant you learn to respond to generalized stimuli.
• B)In classical, you learn to avoid punishment, while in operant you learn to seek out reinforcement.
• C)In classical, you learn to increase a voluntary behaviour, while in operant you learn to decrease a voluntary behaviour.
• D)In classical, you learn to change a reflexive behaviour, while in operant you learn to change a voluntary behaviour.

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