In classical conditioning the learner is ________, and in operant conditioning the learner is ________.
A) passive; active Correct : Classical conditioning involves a "spreading" of reflexive behaviors, and thus it is passive learning.
B) active; passive Incorrect : This is the opposite of the correct answer.
C) active; active
D) passive; passive

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In classical conditioning, the learner is passive because the response is automatically elicited by the conditioned stimulus without any voluntary action on the learner's part. In operant conditioning, the learner is active because they must voluntarily perform a behavior in order to receive reinforcement or punishment.

In Classical Conditioning the Learner Is ________, and in Operant