A child learns that whenever he cleans his room, he gets his allowance. This type of learning is best explained by ________.
A) classical conditioning
B) social learning theory
C) biofeedback theory
D) operant conditioning

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The scenario describes operant conditioning, where a behavior is learned through consequences or rewards/punishments. In this case, cleaning the room leads to a reward (allowance), which reinforces the behavior of cleaning the room.

A Child Learns That Whenever He Cleans His Room, He