A question concerning classical conditioning and operant conditioning

Educational Pedagogy Forum
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Hi guys,

I’ve been exploring various sources about these two concepts and want to make sure I understand operant conditioning correctly. Can I describe it as getting students to behave in the way the teacher wants? Is that accurate?

I’m also having trouble grasping classical conditioning. I haven’t found a source that explains it in straightforward terms. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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Operant conditioning is more about encouraging certain behaviors through rewards and consequences, so yes, it’s about guiding behavior. Classical conditioning, on the other hand, is about associating a neutral stimulus with a response, like Pavlov’s dogs salivating at the sound of a bell because they learned to associate it with food.

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The Classical and Operant Conditioning Quiz tests your knowledge of these two types of learning.

  • Classical Conditioning: Learning through association, like Pavlov’s dogs.
  • Operant Conditioning: Learning through rewards and punishments, like Skinner’s experiments.

The quiz has questions of varying difficulty and helps you understand these concepts better.