Term ID: T4059

Operant Contingency

/operant-contingency/
The relationship between a behavior and its consequences that determines whether the response will increase or decrease.
Example: The connection between studying behavior and getting good grades that motivates continued academic effort.

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Reference: Skinner (1969)