According to Skinner, emitted behaviors are called __________.
A) discrete
B) operants
C) reinforcers
D) punishers

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Skinner referred to behaviors that are emitted by an organism (rather than elicited by a specific stimulus) as operants. These operant behaviors are affected by their consequences (i.e., reinforcement and punishment) and are thus more likely to be repeated or reduced in frequency in the future. Discrete refers to behaviors that have a clear beginning and end, while reinforcers and punishers are the consequences that can affect the likelihood of operant behaviors.

According to Skinner, Emitted Behaviors Are Called __________