Respondent behavior is defined as a(n)________ response to some stimulus.
A) novel
B) operant
C) automatic
D) generalized

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Respondent behavior refers to automatic or reflexive responses to stimuli, such as blinking in response to a sudden loud noise. This is in contrast to operant behavior, which is voluntary actions made by an organism in response to their environment. Novel and generalized do not accurately describe the nature of respondent behavior.

Respondent Behavior Is Defined as A(n)________ Response to Some Stimulus