Question

operant conditioning is a learning process in which subjects learn to associate _______
a. their own behaviors with specific consequences
b. unconditioned responses with conditioned stimuli
c. the actions of others with their own responses
d. unconditioned stimuli with conditioned responses

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Define operant conditioning

Operant conditioning is a learning method where behavior is controlled by consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Analyze the given options

• (A) associates voluntary behaviors with their consequences (reinforcement or punishment).
• (B) and (D) describe classical conditioning, which involves involuntary responses and stimuli.
• (C) does not describe the core mechanism of operant conditioning.

Select the correct option

Option A correctly identifies that subjects associate their own behaviors with specific consequences.

Answer:

• (A) their own behaviors with specific consequences (Correct answer)
• (B) unconditioned responses with conditioned stimuli
• (C) the actions of others with their own responses
• (D) unconditioned stimuli with conditioned responses