Choose the statement below that does NOT accurately characterize associative learning.

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Associative learning involves linking or associating stimuli or behaviors with rewards or punishments. Option D, which states that associative learning occurs in the absence of reward or punishment, is not accurate. This statement actually characterizes non-associative learning, such as habituation and sensitization, which occur due to repeated exposure to a specific stimulus. Option E, operant conditioning, is a type of associative learning where behaviors are associated with consequences (rewards or punishments) rather than with stimuli.

Choose the Statement Below That Does NOT Accurately Characterize Associative