B F Skinner Taught Pigeons and Other Animals to Engage in in Behavior

question 61

Multiple Choice

B. F. Skinner taught pigeons and other animals to engage in behavior that manipulates the environment. This kind of behavior is called __________.

• A)operant behavior
• B)respondent behavior
• C)maladaptive behavior
• D)stagnant behavior

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