Behaviors that operate on the environment to generate consequences, and are in turn influenced by those consequences, are called:
A)behaviors
B)respondent behaviors
C)reflexive behavior
D)operant behaviors

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Behaviors that operate on the environment to generate consequences and are in turn influenced by those consequences are called operant behaviors. These behaviors are voluntary actions that are controlled by their consequences. Examples of operant behaviors include behaviors that lead to rewards (positive reinforcement) or behaviors that lead to the removal of negative stimuli (negative reinforcement).

Behaviors That Operate on the Environment to Generate Consequences, and Are