With respect to a rat's behavior of pressing a lever for food, a single lever press is an example of a(n):
A) operation.
B) stimulus.
C) independent variable.
D) response.

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In the context of behavioral psychology, a rat pressing a lever for food is considered a response. This action is the rat's reaction to a conditioning process where it has learned that pressing the lever results in receiving food.

With Respect to a Rat's Behavior of Pressing a Lever