Term ID: T4079

Operant Response Class

/operant-response-class/
A group of functionally equivalent behaviors that serve the same purpose and are strengthened by similar consequences.
Example: Different attention-seeking behaviors (crying, calling out, acting silly) that all result in teacher or parent attention.

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Reference: Catania (1998)