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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B.F. Skinner's research focused on operant behavior, which refers to behavior that is shaped by its consequences. This involves manipulating the environment to increase or decrease the frequency of a particular behavior. Respondent behavior refers to reflexive, automatic responses (e.g. sweating when it's hot) and is not the type of behavior Skinner studied. Maladaptive behavior refers to behavior that is harmful or dysfunctional, and stagnant behavior is not a recognized term in psychology.

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