A researcher trains a rat to press a bar in order to receive food. What type of conditioning is this?

A. negative
B. positive
C. classical
D. operant


Ans: D. operant

Psychology

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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a. ?Noam Chomsky b. ?B.F. Skinner c. ?Francis Galton d. ?Lev Vygotsky

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a. A PhD takes about 3 more years of graduate work than a PsyD b. A PsyD takes about 3 more years of graduate work than a PhD c. A PhD emphasizes practice where as a PsyD emphasizes research d. A PsyD emphasizes practice where as a PhD emphasizes research

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