When Voluntary Behaviors Are Either Strengthened or Weakened by Their

question 117

Multiple Choice

When voluntary behaviors are either strengthened or weakened by their outcomes,the behavioral changes result from

• A) insight learning.
• B) classical conditioning.
• C) observational learning.
• D) operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the modification of behavior through reinforcement.

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, once linked with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately evokes a conditioned response.

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A term possibly referring to powdered forms of meat used in experiments or as dietary supplements, although it is not a widely recognized scientific or nutritional term.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that innately and automatically elicits a reaction without the need for previous learning.