Voluntary behaviors that become more frequent when followed by reinforcers are called
A) associative behaviors.
B) respondent behaviors.
C) operant behaviors.
D) unconditioned responses.

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The definition given fits operant behaviors, which are voluntary actions that are strengthened by reinforcement. Associative behaviors refer to the formation of connections between different stimuli, while respondent behaviors are reflexive responses to specific stimuli. Unconditioned responses are innate, automatic reactions to stimuli without any prior learning or conditioning.

Voluntary Behaviors That Become More Frequent When Followed by Reinforcers