Question

question 5 (multiple choice worth 2 points) (03.02 mc) operant conditioning is different from classical conditioning because classical conditioning is based on providing reinforcement classical conditioning produces permanent learning operant conditioning requires the individual to be active operant conditioning happens automatically in response to experience

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the differences between operant and classical conditioning:

• Classical conditioning (Pavlovian) involves automatic responses to stimuli (e.g., salivating at a bell after pairing with food), where the individual is more passive.
• Operant conditioning (Skinnerian) requires the individual to perform an action (operant) that is then reinforced or punished, so the individual must be active (e.g., pressing a lever to get food).

Let's evaluate the options:

• "classical conditioning is based on providing reinforcement": Incorrect. Classical conditioning is about stimulus - response associations, not reinforcement (reinforcement is key in operant conditioning).
• "classical conditioning produces permanent learning": Incorrect. Both can have varying degrees of permanence; this is not a defining difference.
• "operant conditioning requires the individual to be active": Correct. Operant conditioning depends on the individual's actions (operants) to receive consequences.
• "operant conditioning happens automatically in response to experience": Incorrect. Operant conditioning is active, while classical conditioning has more automatic responses.

Answer:

The correct option is the one with the text "operant conditioning requires the individual to be active". (Since the options are not labeled with A, B, etc. in the provided image, we identify the correct option by its text: "operant conditioning requires the individual to be active")