Which of the following behaviorists is associated with operant conditioning?
A) John Watson
B) Ivan Pavlov
C) B. F. Skinner
D) John Garcia

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B.F. Skinner is the behaviorist most closely associated with operant conditioning. He conducted experiments with animals in skinner boxes to demonstrate the effects of reinforcement and punishment on behavior. John Watson is associated with classical conditioning, Ivan Pavlov is the pioneer of classical conditioning, and John Garcia is most well-known for his research on taste aversion in rats.

Which of the Following Behaviorists Is Associated with Operant Conditioning