Behavior that is learned when one acts on the environment to produce desired consequences is known as:
A) Operant behavior
B) Consequential behavior
C) Reward behavior
D) Respondent behavior
E) Contingent behavior

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Operant behavior refers to behavior that is learned through the consequences that follow. When a behavior produces a favorable consequence, it is more likely to be repeated in the future. This type of learning is also known as operant conditioning, which was first described by B.F. Skinner. The other answer choices are not accurate definitions of this type of learning.

Behavior That Is Learned When One Acts on the Environment