Classical Conditioning vs. Operant Conditioning

Hey everyone! Ever wondered why your mouth waters when you hear a microwave beep?

Or why you study harder for rewards? Let us dive into conditioning!

First, Classical Conditioning. Pavlov discovered this with his dogs. It is all

about associating two things that happen together, like a bell and some tasty

food. Soon, the bell alone makes the dog drool!

This is an involuntary response. Your brain just links the trigger to the result

automatically without you thinking. Now, Operant Conditioning is different.

This is about consequences and choice. Imagine a rat in a box. It learns that