Term ID: T4015

Operant Discrimination

/operant-discrimination/
The ability to distinguish between different situations and respond appropriately based on environmental cues and contingencies.
Example: A child learning to use quiet voice indoors but normal voice outdoors based on different setting expectations.

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Reference: Skinner (1953)