A child learns that whenever he eats all of his dinner he gets a cookie for dessert. This type of learning is BEST explained by ________.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) biofeedback theory
D) social learning theory

Question

A child learns that whenever he eats all of his dinner he gets a cookie for dessert. This type of learning is BEST explained by ________.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning 
C) biofeedback theory
D) social learning theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of operant conditioning, as the desired behavior (eating all of his dinner) is reinforced by a reward (getting a cookie for dessert).

A Child Learns That Whenever He Eats All of His