Classical conditioning applies primarily to __________ responses; operant conditioning applies primarily to __________ responses.

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Classical conditioning applies primarily to visceral (involuntary) responses, such as salivation or heart rate changes, which are elicited by stimuli that become associated with a reflexive response. Operant conditioning, on the other hand, applies to skeletal (voluntary) responses, which are behaviors that can be modified through rewards or punishments.

Classical Conditioning Applies Primarily to __________ Responses; Operant Conditioning Applies