Classical conditioning and instrumental conditioning are two types of learning described by behaviorists.A major difference between them is that:
A)Classical conditioning deals almost exclusively with stimuli, whereas instrumental conditioning deals almost exclusively with responses.
B)Classical conditioning deals almost exclusively with responses, whereas instrumental conditioning deals almost exclusively with stimuli.
C)Classically conditioned responses are voluntary, whereas responses learned through instrumental conditioning are involuntary.
D)Classically conditioned responses are involuntary, whereas responses learned through instrumental conditioning are voluntary.

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Classical conditioning involves learning to associate an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned stimulus, leading to a conditioned response that is involuntary (e.g., Pavlov's dogs salivating). Instrumental conditioning (or operant conditioning) involves learning through the consequences of behavior, leading to voluntary responses (e.g., a rat learning to press a lever to receive food).

Classical Conditioning and Instrumental Conditioning Are Two Types of Learning