One difference between classical and operant conditioning is that:

Correct answer: C. classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another

  • A. animals learn only by operant conditioning
  • B. operant conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another
  • C. classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another
  • D. operant conditioning occurs when a response is not affected by consequences

Explanation

Classical conditioning links antecedent events, such as a bell becoming associated with food, whereas operant conditioning links a response with its consequence. Therefore, statement c identifies the relevant difference.

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