Behaviors that are elicited by prior stimuli and are not affected by their consequences are called:
A)operant behaviors
B)respondent behaviors
C)unconditioned behaviors
D)conditioned behaviors

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Behaviors that are elicited by prior stimuli and are not affected by their consequences are called respondent behaviors. These behaviors are automatic responses to environmental stimuli and do not involve learning through trial and error like operant behaviors. Unconditioned behaviors are innate, pre-existing behaviors, while conditioned behaviors are learned through classical conditioning. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Behaviors That Are Elicited by Prior Stimuli and Are Not