A Skinner box is most likely to be used in research on ________.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) vicarious learning
D) cognitive learning

Question

A Skinner box is most likely to be used in research on ________.
A) classical conditioning 
B) operant conditioning 
C) vicarious learning
D) cognitive learning

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A Skinner box, also known as an operant conditioning chamber, is used to study the principles of operant conditioning. It allows researchers to study animal behavior in response to specific consequences (reinforcements or punishments) after a particular behavior. Therefore, the best choice is B, operant conditioning.

A Skinner Box Is Most Likely to Be Used in Research