According to Skinner, any behavior that is voluntary is referred to as a(n) ________.

A) response
B) antecedent
C) operant
D) stimulus

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According to Skinner, any behavior that is voluntary is referred to as a(n)  ________.A)  responseB)  antecedentC)  operantD)  stimulus

Chelsea Bollinger · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Skinner's theory of operant conditioning suggests that any voluntary behavior, which is under the control of its consequences, is referred to as an operant. Therefore, the correct option is C - operant.

According to Skinner, any behavior that is voluntary is referred to as a(n) ________.

A) response
B) antecedent
C) operant
D) stimulus

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