When a child learns to behave in a specific way in order to obtain a specific result,what is occurring?
A) Habituation
B) Classical conditioning
C) Operant conditioning
D) Social learning

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When a child learns to behave in a specific way in order to obtain a specific result, it is called operant conditioning. This type of learning occurs when a behavior is either reinforced (rewarded) or punished, which leads to an increase or decrease in that behavior, respectively.

When a Child Learns to Behave in a Specific Way