A small chamber used in operant conditioning of animals that limits the available responses and, thus, increases the likelihood that the desired response will occur is called a(n)________.
A)trial box
B)Skinner box
C)Thorndike box
D)operant box

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This type of chamber is commonly referred to as a Skinner box, named after B.F. Skinner, who developed the operant conditioning theory. The box is designed to control the animal's environment and behavior to facilitate learning of specific behaviors through reinforcement and punishment. The box contains a lever or button that animals can learn to press to receive rewards or avoid punishments.

A Small Chamber Used in Operant Conditioning of Animals That