Question

Match the items.The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives. a. Escape conditioning b. Avoidance conditioning 1. A mosquito is biting your arm and you slap it. You are more likely to slap mosquitos biting your arm in future b 2. A mosquito is flying around you and so you slap it so that it does not bite you. You are more likely to slap at mosquitos flying around you in future

Answer 1

1. A

2. B

Step-by-step explanation:

Operant conditioning can be defined as an associative learning process which involves reinforcing the strength of a behavior. Thus, the outcome depends on the response in operant conditioning.

A reinforcement of a desired behavior involves the process of strengthening a positive behavior being exhibited by an individual through the use of stimulus. Therefore, making the behavior to be exhibited in the future by the individual.

1. Escape conditioning: A mosquito is biting your arm and you slap it. You are more likely to slap mosquitos biting your arm in future. An escape conditioning can be defined as a type of conditioning in which a subject such as a human learn how to avoid a stimulus that is aversive i.e the aversive stimulus is eliminated by the occurrence of the stimulus.

2. Avoidance conditioning: A mosquito is flying around you and so you slap it so that it does not bite you. You are more likely to slap at mosquitos flying around you in future. An avoidance conditioning can be defined as a type of conditioning in which the occurrence of the behavior prevents the aversive stimulus.