Seals in an aquarium will repeat behaviors,such as slapping and barking,that prompt people to toss them a herring.This best illustrates
A) respondent behavior.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) observational learning.
D) operant conditioning.

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The seals in the aquarium are repeating behaviors (slapping and barking) to receive a reward (a herring) from people. This is an example of operant conditioning, where behavior is strengthened or weakened by its consequences. The herring serves as a positive reinforcement for the seals' behavior.

Seals in an Aquarium Will Repeat Behaviors,such as Slapping and Barking,that