Children Often Learn to Associate Pushing a Vending Machine Button

question 151

Multiple Choice

Children often learn to associate pushing a vending machine button with the delivery of a candy bar. This best illustrates the process underlying

• A) intrinsic motivation.
• B) respondent behavior.
• C) spontaneous recovery.
• D) operant conditioning.

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