How are classical and operant conditioning different? How do classic and social learning theories differ?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: In classical conditioning what is learned is the link between an unconditioned stimulus and a conditioned stimulus, whereas in operant conditioning, the rate of responding is influenced by contingencies in the environment. Classic theories explain learning using classical and operant conditioning, whereas social learning theory adds an imitative component.

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