operant conditioning
noun1
Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences A technique of behavior modification through positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative punishment.
- With operant conditioning, the animal repeats behaviors that have desired consequences and avoids behaviors that lead to undesirable consequences (Figure 5-5).2015, Ilona Rodan, Sarah Heath, editors, Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare, Elsevier Health Sciences, →ISBN, page 45:
- Related terms
- shaping