Regarding a comparison of classical and operant conditioning, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) The learner is passive during operant conditioning.
B) The reinforcer occurs before the response during operant conditioning.
C) Classical conditioning involves voluntary responses.
D) Responses are elicited during classical conditioning.

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Responses are elicited during classical conditioning, meaning that they are automatic and involuntary. In contrast, operant conditioning involves voluntary responses and the learner actively operates on their environment to receive reinforcement. Option A is incorrect because the learner is active during operant conditioning, not passive. Option B is incorrect because the reinforcer occurs after the response in operant conditioning. Option C is incorrect because classical conditioning involves involuntary, not voluntary, responses.

Regarding a Comparison of Classical and Operant Conditioning, Which of the Following