Researchers are studying how rapidly a hungry pigeon in a confined cage will learn to peck at a lighted disk in order to receive food.The researchers are most clearly using a(n)________ to study learning.
A) Pavlovian maze
B) conditioned reinforce
C) operant chamber
D) variable-ratio schedule

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The scenario describes a classic example of operant conditioning, where the behavior (pecking at a lighted disk) is reinforced by the delivery of food. The pigeon is in an operant chamber, or Skinner box, where its behavior can be closely observed and measured. Pavlovian maze and variable-ratio schedule are not relevant in this scenario, and while conditioned reinforcement is a component of operant conditioning, it is not the primary tool being used in this study.

Researchers Are Studying How Rapidly a Hungry Pigeon in a Confined