Differences of operant and classical conditioing

Question 1

How a response is required:

Answer 1

Classical Conditioning: A three-phase process (before, during after) that results in involuntary association between an NS and UCS to produce a CR.

Operant conditioning: A three-phase process (antecedent, behaviour, consequence) involving refinancers (positive and negative) and punishment that can be used to change voluntary behaviour.

Question 2

role of learner

Answer 2

Classical conditioing: Passice e.g learner does not have to do anything for the NS, CS or UCS to be presented.

Operant Conditioning: Active e,.g must operate on the environment before reinforcement or punishment is received.

Question 3

timing of stimulus-response

Answer 3

Classical Conditioning: response depends on the stimulus occurring first

Operant Conditioning: reinforcement or punishment after the response depends on the response occurring first.

Question 4

Nature of response

Answer 4

Classical Conditioning: Reflective, involuntary

Operant: Voluntary and involuntary