In an experiment with rats, the behavior of lever-pressing for food is said to be
A) elicited by the rat.
B) emitted by the rat.
C) elicited by the food.
D) emitted by the food.

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The behavior of lever-pressing for food by rats is considered an action that is "emitted" by the rat, meaning it is a behavior that is voluntarily initiated by the animal as opposed to being a direct response to a specific stimulus.

In an Experiment with Rats, the Behavior of Lever-Pressing for Food