Hamish and Dougal have noticed some examples of conditioning in the border collies that they use on their farm.For example,the dogs have learned to herd sheep toward the barn if they hear a short blast on a whistle.The dogs also start drooling whenever they are allowed into the kitchen of the farmhouse,where they get really tasty scraps to eat.Which statement best describes their dogs' conditioning

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The herding behavior is a result of operant conditioning because it is a learned behavior based on the consequences of their actions (the whistle sound being a cue to gather the sheep towards the barn). On the other hand, the drooling behavior is a result of classical conditioning because the dogs have associated the kitchen with getting tasty scraps and have learned to salivate at the sight or sound of it. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it correctly identifies the type of conditioning involved in each behavior.

Hamish and Dougal Have Noticed Some Examples of Conditioning in the Border