Classical conditioning is to ____ as operant conditioning is to ____.
A) association of stimuli; consequences of behavior
B) reinforcement of responses; observation of models
C) punishment; reinforcement
D) shaping the environment; shaping the individual

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Classical conditioning is all about associating two stimuli together to create a learned response, while operant conditioning is focused more on the consequences that follow a behavior and how those consequences can reinforce or discourage the behavior being exhibited. So, choice A captures this distinction perfectly.

Classical Conditioning Is to ____ as Operant Conditioning Is to ____

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