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Among the following learning theories, this gives more importance to ‘response’.
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Concept:Learning theories that emphasize the role of consequences (rewards and punishments) in shaping behavior.Explanation:The question asks which learning theory gives more importance to 'response'. Let's look at the options:B. Skinner's operant conditioning: This theory is all about how the consequences of a behavior (reinforcement or punishment) affect the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. A 'response' is the behavior itself, and Skinner focused heavily on how responses are strengthened or weakened by what follows them.C. Thorndike's Trial and Error learning: While this involves responses (like the cat pressing the lever), it's more about the gradual elimination of incorrect responses and strengthening of correct ones through practice and experience, rather than a direct focus on the immediate consequence of each response as the primary driver.D. Pavlov's classical conditioning: This theory focuses on associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a response. The emphasis is on the stimulus-response (S-R) connection and association, not primarily on the consequences of the response.A. Bruner's Theory of instruction: This theory is more about how knowledge is structured, how learning experiences are sequenced, and how to facilitate learning, rather than focusing on the direct impact of responses.Therefore, Skinner's operant conditioning places the most importance on the 'response' and its consequences.Answer:B. Skinner’s operant conditioning.
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