Differentiate classical conditioning from operant conditioning with a concise example for each.

Differentiate classical conditioning from operant conditioning with a concise example for each.

• A. Classical conditioning forms associations between stimuli (Pavlov’s dogs); operant conditioning forms associations between behaviors and consequences (a rat learning to press a lever for a reward).
• B. A class conditioning is reinforcement and operant conditioning is punishment only.
• C. Classical conditioning involves neural circuits; operant conditioning does not.
• D. Classical conditioning is genetic; operant conditioning is learned.

Answer: (A)