Question

Which of the following combination is NOT correct in the context of behaviorism ?

1. Operant conditioning - Experiment with dog
2. Classical conditioning - Experiment with rat

• A. i only
• B. None of these
• C. All of these
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. All of these

• Behaviorism is a psychological approach to understanding human behavior that emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping behavior, and it involves both classical and operant conditioning. 
• In classical conditioning, an organism learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a biologically significant stimulus. 
• One of the classic experiments in classical conditioning involved Ivan Pavlov and his famous experiment with dogs, where he trained dogs to associate the sound of a bell with the presentation of food.
• Therefore, the statement "Classical conditioning - Experiment with rat" is incorrect, as classical conditioning experiments are usually performed with dogs but not rats. 
• In operant conditioning, an organism learns to associate a behavior with a consequence, such as a reward or punishment. 
• One of the classic experiments in operant conditioning involved B.F. Skinner and his experiment with rats and pigeons, where he trained them to perform specific behaviors to receive rewards. 
• Therefore, the statement "Operant conditioning - Experiment with dog" is also incorrect, as operant conditioning experiments are usually performed with rats and pigeons, but not dogs.