Which of the following demonstrates the free-operant paradigm?
A)After reaching the end of a maze,a rat is returned to the starting point by the experimenter.
B)When a cat escapes from a puzzle box,the experimenter puts the cat back in.
C)A rat in a Skinner box can press a bar at any time to receive food.
D)After reaching the end of a maze,a rat is put back inside its home cage.

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The free-operant paradigm involves allowing the subject to behave freely and make choices within the experimental context. In this case, the rat in a Skinner box can press a bar at any time to receive a food reward, allowing for free and voluntary behavior. The other options (A, B, and D) involve predetermined outcomes and do not allow for free-operant behavior.

Which of the Following Demonstrates the Free-Operant Paradigm