Which of the following is NOT an example of an operant?

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Operant conditioning involves learning through the consequences of behavior, where actions are strengthened or weakened based on rewards or punishments. A) is not an example of an operant because it describes a reflexive, unlearned response (salivation) to a stimulus (seeing meat), which is an example of classical conditioning, not operant conditioning. Choices B, C, D, and E all involve behaviors that are influenced by their consequences, fitting the definition of operant conditioning.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an Operant