The difference between instrumental and operant conditioning is ______.
A)operant conditioning constrains the amount of reinforcement an animal would receive
B)instrumental conditioning allows unlimited amounts of reinforcement
C)instrumental conditioning constrains the opportunity for reward while operant conditioning does not
D)operant conditioning constrains the opportunity for reward while instrumental conditioning does not

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Instrumental conditioning involves specific responses that are required to obtain a reward, thus constraining the opportunity for reward. In contrast, operant conditioning allows for more continuous opportunities for reinforcement based on behavior.

The Difference Between Instrumental and Operant Conditioning Is ______