Which of the following demonstrates operant rather than classical conditioning?
A)A car salesperson receives a bonus for doing a good job at work.Afterwards,she continues to work hard at selling cars.
B)A toddler squeals and curls up in a ball when his mother moves her fingers as if she is going to tickle him.
C)A diner begins salivating as soon as he sees the waiter bringing dessert to the table.
D)Hearing the music of an ice cream truck causes children to get excited.

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A car salesperson receiving a bonus for good work is an example of operant conditioning. The salesperson's behavior (working hard at selling cars) is reinforced with the bonus, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Classical conditioning would involve pairing a naturally occurring stimulus (such as food) with a previously neutral stimulus (such as a bell) to create a conditioned response (such as salivating at the sound of the bell). Choices B, C, and D all demonstrate classical conditioning.

Which of the Following Demonstrates Operant Rather Than Classical Conditioning