Question

Spontaneous, voluntary behaviors that you engage in by choice are called ________ behaviors.

a. latent
b. vicarious
c. operant
d. manifest

Answer 1

Latent behavior is unconscious behavior or repressed behavior.
Manifested behaviors are those that come about due to environmental or societal influences.
Vicarious behavior is not done voluntarily because it is reinforced with punishment.
Operant behavior is a spontaneous and voluntary behavior which is usually reinforced with a reward, rather than punishment. Your answer is c.