Which of the following is an example of instrumental conditioning?
A) A baby begins to ignore a new toy after several days.
B) You were accidentally startled when you entered a new classroom; now you hesitate as you enter that classroom.
C) Each time you reached for the potatoes rather than asking politely, your mother slapped your hand.
D) You know it will rain because you see dark clouds.

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Instrumental conditioning involves learning through consequences, such as rewards or punishments. In this example, the punishment of being slapped for reaching for the potatoes rather than asking politely is an example of instrumental conditioning. Option A is an example of habituation, option B is an example of classical conditioning, and option D is an example of observational learning.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Instrumental Conditioning