Dr. Rubio is conducting an experiment in classical conditioning. Shortly after playing music, she places a loaf of bread on the window sill outside her office window. After doing this a number of times, she notices that now, just as she begins to play her music, several birds fly to her window even before she presents the bread. In this example, what is the conditioned stimulus?
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Voluntary behavior, to Skinner, was _____ behavior.
A
unconditioned
B
punishable
C
conditioned
D
operant

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Understand the context: B.F. Skinner is a well-known psychologist who developed the theory of operant conditioning, which is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.
Identify the key term: The problem is asking about 'voluntary behavior' in the context of Skinner's theory.
Recall Skinner's theory: In operant conditioning, 'operant' refers to any behavior that is voluntary and can be influenced by reinforcement or punishment.
Differentiate between terms: 'Unconditioned' typically refers to responses that are natural and not learned, 'punishable' refers to behaviors that can be decreased through punishment, and 'conditioned' often relates to classical conditioning, not operant.
Conclude with the correct term: Based on Skinner's theory, voluntary behavior is best described as 'operant' behavior, as it is subject to reinforcement and punishment.
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