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on: Jun 20, 2018
An operant is:
 
  a. An event that precedes a target behavior.
  b. An involuntary or reflexive behavior.
  c. A behavior or response that is controlled or at least influenced by events in the environment.
  d. An event in the environment that follows a behavior(s).

Question 2

Setting events refer to the climate within which the behavior and the contingency occur.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


voltaire123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

True


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