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What Is Learning?

Question 3 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

In operant conditioning, acquisition is the __________.

Answer
A
point at which a subject gains a pleasant consequence
B
point at which a behavior is associated with a specific consequence
C
way in which behaviors are discouraged from reoccurring
D
association of a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus

Explanation

In operant conditioning, acquisition is the process of learning to associate a behavior with its consequence. For example, a behavior may become more likely if it is followed by a reward. So the correct choice is “the point at which a behavior is associated with a specific consequence.”

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