There are many similarities between the two types of conditioning, including extinction and spontaneous recovery. However, there are significant differences, such as classical conditioning being a passive process whereas operant conditioning is active. The table below summarises the comparisons 这两种类型的条件反射有许多相似之处，包括消亡和自发恢复。然而，也有显著的区别，如古典条件反射是一个被动的过程，而操作性条件反射是主动的。下表总结了这些比较 :
Classical conditioning 古典条件反射 :
Operant conditioning 操作性条件反射 :
New behaviours are acquired by associative learning.
新的行为是通过联想学习获得的。
New behaviours are acquired by associative learning.
新的行为是通过联想学习获得的。
Behaviours may become extinct...
行为可能会灭绝......
Behaviours may become extinct...
行为可能会灭绝......
... and spontaneously recover.
...并自发恢复。
... and spontaneously recover.
...并自发恢复。
Stimulus generalisation and discrimination occur.
刺激物泛化和辨别发生。
Stimulus generalisation and discrimination occur.
刺激的泛化和辨别发生。
Based on involuntary reflex behaviour.
基于非自愿的反射行为。
Based on voluntary behaviour.
以自愿行为为基础。
Learner is the object of experience (passive learning).
学习者是经验的对象（被动学习）。
Learner is the subject of experience (active learning).
学习者是经验的主体（主动学习）。
Effectiveness of conditioning assessed by size of response.
通过反应的大小来评估调节的有效性。
Effectiveness of conditioning assessed by frequency of response.
通过反应的频率来评估调节的效果。
