In operant conditioning, the word "operant" denotes the idea that behaviour:
A) is reflexive or respondent.
B) is a function of a learned association between two events.
C) is elicited by an environmental stimulus.
D) produces effects on the environment, resulting in consequences.

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In operant conditioning, behavior is considered an operant because it produces an effect on the environment, resulting in consequences (i.e., rewards or punishments) that can influence the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future.

In Operant Conditioning, the Word "Operant" Denotes the Idea That