Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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When making a detailed psychological analysis of the theoretical and functional differences between Ivan Pavlov's 'Classical Conditioning' and B. F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning', which of the following statements is most authentic and scientifically true regarding the basic functioning of these two learning systems (S-R Type vs R-S Type)?
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In Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning, the stimulus is of paramount importance and it is called 'S-Type Conditioning' because the stimulus controls the response. In contrast, B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning is called 'R-Type Conditioning' because the active behavior (response) of the organism and the subsequent reinforcement play the main role.
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