Operant Conditioning
Scope Note:
Form of conditioning in which reinforcement (e.g., food) is contingent upon the occurrence of the response (e.g., a hungry animal pressing a lever)
Category: Learning and Perception
Broader Terms ConditioningNarrower Terms Verbal Operant ConditioningUse this term instead of Instrumental Conditioning | Related Terms Behavior ModificationClassical Conditioning Contingency Management Reinforcement Timeout Token Economy |
Added to ERIC: 7/1/1966
