Jill is toilet training and has learned that her mother will give her a piece of candy each time she sits on the toilet.So Jill wants to sit on the toilet to get the candy.Jill's toilet-sitting behavior is called ________ because her intent is to produce a consequence,the candy.
A) learning
B) classical conditioning
C) a respondent behavior
D) an operant behavior

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Jill's behavior of sitting on the toilet to receive candy is an example of operant behavior because it is intentional and aimed at producing a specific consequence, in this case, receiving candy. In operant conditioning, behaviors are shaped by their consequences - behaviors that are followed by positive consequences (such as receiving candy) are more likely to be repeated in the future.

Jill Is Toilet Training and Has Learned That Her Mother