For Skinner,an important distinction between classical conditioning and operant conditioning is that in classical conditioning behavior is _______,whereas in operant conditioning behavior is ________.
A)generalized; discriminated
B)emitted; elicited
C)extinguished; generalized
D)recovered; discriminated
E)elicited; emitted

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Classical conditioning involves learning to associate a previously neutral stimulus with a biologically significant stimulus, resulting in a reflexive, involuntary response. In this case, the behavior (response) is elicited by the conditioned stimulus. Operant conditioning, on the other hand, involves learning to associate a behavior with a consequence, resulting in a voluntary response. In this case, the behavior (response) is emitted by the individual in order to receive a desired consequence. Therefore, choice E is the correct answer, with the behavior being elicited in classical conditioning and emitted in operant conditioning.

For Skinner,an Important Distinction Between Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning