Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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When micro-analyzing the philosophical and neurobiological dynamics of Edward Thorndike's 'Law of Readiness', Ivan Pavlov's 'Classical Conditioning', and B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning' in the context of learning, which of the following statements is most authentic and scientifically true regarding the interrelationships of these three theories and the assumptions underlying their teaching-learning processes?
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Upon studying Thorndike's laws, Pavlov's classical conditioning, and Skinner's operant conditioning, it becomes clear that:
- Thorndike's Law of Readiness is associated with the readiness of the neural conduction pathway.
- Pavlov's theory is based on the S-S (Stimulus-Stimulus) paradigm where an association is formed between unconditioned and conditioned stimuli.
- Skinner's theory operates on the R-S (Response-Stimulus) paradigm where reinforcement following a response determines behavior.
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