Traditionally, in a Skinner box, ____.
A) humans are observed as they try to learn how to escape
B) cats are observed as they try to learn how to escape
C) animals are exposed to different items to see which ones they learn to like the most
D) animals learn to hit a bar in order to receive a reward

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Traditionally, in a Skinner box, animals learn to hit a bar in order to receive a reward. This process is known as operant conditioning, and it was first studied by psychologist B.F. Skinner using rats in the 1930s. The Skinner box is designed as a controlled environment in which stimuli can be systematically given to the animal, and their responses can be observed and recorded. By manipulating the rewards and punishments, Skinner demonstrated how animals (and humans) can learn and modify their behavior based on the consequences of their actions.

Traditionally, in a Skinner Box, ____