A rat in a box learns to associate pressing a lever with obtaining food:
Correct answer: A. Operant conditioning
- A. Operant conditioning
- B. Classical conditioning
- C. Imprinting
- D. Aggression
Explanation
This is a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by the consequences that follow it. In operant conditioning, organisms learn to associate their own actions with consequences. If the consequences are favorable, the behavior is likely to be repeated; if the consequences are unfavorable, the behavior is less likely to be repeated. An example of operant conditioning is the scenario you provided: a rat learning to press a lever to obtain food. The food acts as a reinforcer, strengthening the behavior of pressing the lever.
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