When a Child Learns to Behave in a Specific Way

question 88

Multiple Choice

When a child learns to behave in a specific way in order to obtain a specific result,what is occurring?

• A) Habituation
• B) Classical conditioning
• C) Operant conditioning
• D) Social learning

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