Marion has learned that whenever she cries in a specific way, her parents will give her the attention that she is seeking. Therefore she cries in that way whenever she wants that attention. The process of ____ conditioning has led to this outcome.
A) social
B) operant
C) classical
D) imitative

Question

Marion has learned that whenever she cries in a specific way, her parents will give her the attention that she is seeking. Therefore she cries in that way whenever she wants that attention. The process of ____ conditioning has led to this outcome.
A) ​social
B) ​operant
C) ​classical
D) ​imitative

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In operant conditioning, behavior is shaped by the consequences it produces. In this case, Marion's crying behavior is reinforced by the attention she receives from her parents. Therefore, she is more likely to repeat this behavior in the future.

Marion Has Learned That Whenever She Cries in a Specific