Trial-and-error learning where an animal learns to associate its behavioral response with a reward or punishment is known as:
A)operant conditioning
B)classical conditioning
C)nonassociative learning
D)habituation

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The scenario describes operant conditioning, where an animal learns to associate its behavior (the operant) with a reward or punishment (the consequence). Choice B, classical conditioning, involves learning through the association between two stimuli. Choice C, nonassociative learning, refers to changes in behavior due to repeated exposure to a specific stimulus, without any reinforcement or punishment. Choice D, habituation, is a type of nonassociative learning where an animal gradually decreases its response to a repeated, non-threatening stimulus.

Trial-And-Error Learning Where an Animal Learns to Associate Its Behavioral