The term operant comes from the verb _________________ and refers to behavior that _____________.
A) Opponent; opposes its consequences in a given environment
B) Opendum; opens the door to its effects on a given occasion
C) Operate; operates on the environment to produce effects
D) Opara; presents the opportunity to respond on a given occasion

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Operant conditioning is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment. The term "operant" comes from "operate," meaning the behavior operates on the environment to produce outcomes or effects.

The Term Operant Comes from the Verb _________________ and Refers