A predator returns to a location where it has recently found food. This is an example of:
A) classical conditioning.
B) insight.
C) operant conditioning.
D) habituation.

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This behavior is an example of operant conditioning, where the predator learns to associate a specific location with the availability of food based on its previous experiences. This type of learning involves rewards or punishments following certain behaviors, leading to an increase or decrease in those behaviors.

A Predator Returns to a Location Where It Has Recently