HANDOUT 10.1 Page 2 SCENE TWO When a mother strokes her infant's skin, the stroking creates pleasure re- sponses in the baby. After this goes on for many days, the baby begins to show pleasure responses simply at the sight of the mother (before even being touched). a. Does classical conditioning or operant conditioning best apply? Explain. b. If you chose classical, follow part of the instructions; if you chose operant, follow part II. SCENE THREE A patient in a mental hospital is very disruptive at mealtimes. She grabs food from the plates of those sitting near her and tries to cram the food in her mouth. Because this behavior of stealing food is very undesirable, a plan is devel- oped whereby every time the patient steals food from other plates, she is immediately taken to a room without food. a. Is the mental health staff attempting to change the behavior of stealing through classical or operant conditioning? Explain. b. If you chose classical, follow part of the instructions; if you chose operant, follow part II. Module 10.11