Question

which of the following psychologists is most closely identified with operant conditioning?
a. sigmund freud
b. john b. watson
c. b. f. skinner
d. ivan pavlov

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Identify the core concept and psychologist associations

• Sigmund Freud is associated with psychoanalysis.
• John B. Watson is associated with classical conditioning and behaviorism (e.g., the Little Albert experiment).
• B. F. Skinner is the pioneer of operant conditioning, introducing concepts like reinforcement, punishment, and the Skinner box.
• Ivan Pavlov is associated with classical conditioning (e.g., Pavlov's dogs).

Match the target concept to the correct option

• The question asks for the psychologist most closely identified with operant conditioning.
• This directly matches B. F. Skinner (Option C).

Answer:

• (A) Sigmund Freud
• (B) John B. Watson
• (C) B. F. Skinner (Correct answer)
• (D) Ivan Pavlov