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Meaning of operant conditioning | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A technique of behavior modification through positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative punishment.

uncountable

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Examples

“With operant conditioning, the animal repeats behaviors that have desired consequences and avoids behaviors that lead to undesirable consequences (Figure 5-5).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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