What Is a Key Distinction Between Classical Conditioning and Operant

question 114

Multiple Choice

What is a key distinction between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

• A)Operant conditioning makes associations between two stimuli;classical conditioning associates a behavior with its consequence.
• B)Classical conditioning makes associations between two stimuli;operant conditioning associates a behavior with its consequence.
• C)In contrast to classical conditioning,operant conditioning leads to a relatively permanent behavioral change.
• D)In contrast to operant conditioning,classical conditioning leads to a relatively permanent behavioral change.

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Definitions:

Need for Cognition

A psychological trait reflecting the extent to which individuals engage in and enjoy activities that require thinking and mental effort.

Intellectual Challenges

Tasks or problems that require significant mental effort or creativity to solve, often contributing to cognitive development or understanding.

Reflectiveness

The capacity to examine and analyze one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions critically and thoughtfully.

Field Dependence

a cognitive style characterized by a reliance on external frames of reference and the tendency to perceive and interpret information in terms of the total field.