Term ID: T3997

Operant Learning

/operant-learning/
The process of behavior modification through consequences, where actions are strengthened or weakened by their outcomes.
Example: Training animals to perform tricks by rewarding correct responses and ignoring or correcting incorrect behaviors.

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Reference: Thorndike (1911)