The type of learning that involves voluntary responses with the animal or person emitting a response is called __________ conditioning.
A) classical
B) operant
C) respondent
D) Pavlovian

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Operant conditioning is a type of learning where the animal or person learns to associate their behavior with its consequences. It involves voluntary responses that are emitted by the animal or person. Classical conditioning, on the other hand, involves involuntary responses that are elicited by a stimulus. Respondent conditioning is another name for classical conditioning. Pavlovian conditioning is another term for classical conditioning, named after Ivan Pavlov, who conducted the famous experiment with dogs and saliva.

The Type of Learning That Involves Voluntary Responses with the Animal